What is 55kgs in stones and pounds

To convert 55 kilograms (kg) to stones and pounds, we can follow these steps:

1. Convert kilograms to stones:

• 1 stone = 6.35 kg
• To find how many stones 55 kg is, divide 55 by 6.35:

55 kg÷6.35 kg/stone=8.66 stones55 

2. Separate the whole stones and the fractional part:

• 8 whole stones (the integer part of 8.66)
• To find the remaining weight in pounds, we multiply the fractional part (0.66) by 14 (since 1 stone = 14 pounds):

0.66×14=9.24 pounds

Final answer:

• 55 kg = 8 stones 9 pounds

So, 55 kilograms is approximately 8 stones and 9 pounds.