Step-by-Step Process:
1. Understanding the Conversion Factor:
To convert from kilograms to stones, we use the fact that:
- 1 kilogram = 0.157473 stones.
This is the key conversion factor that will allow us to move from the metric system (kilograms) to the imperial system (stones).
2. Convert Kilograms to Stones:
To convert 63 kg into stones, we multiply the number of kilograms by the conversion factor (0.157473):
 63kg×0.157473stones per kg=9.91stones
After performing the multiplication, we get 9.91 stones.
3. Understanding the Decimal (0.91) of Stones:
Since 9.91 stones has a decimal part (0.91), this indicates a fraction of a stone. To express this in a more familiar form (stones and pounds), we convert the decimal part of the stone into pounds.
- 1 stone = 14 pounds (since a stone is traditionally 14 pounds).
So, to find out how many pounds are in 0.91 stones, we multiply the decimal by 14 (the number of pounds in a stone):
      0.91stones×14pounds per stone=12.74pounds
We can round this to 13 pounds for simplicity.
4. Final Conversion Result:
Thus, 63 kilograms is approximately 9 stones and 13 pounds.
Summary:
- 63 kg is about 9.91 stones, which we round to 9 stones and 13 pounds.
- The process involves multiplying the kilograms by the conversion factor (0.157473) to get the stone equivalent and then converting the decimal part into pounds.
Why the Conversion Matters:
- Stones are primarily used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight, while kilograms are the standard unit of measurement for weight in most of the world, particularly in scientific and medical contexts.
- The conversion is helpful when switching between systems, such as when discussing weight in a more familiar, local context versus a global, standardized one.