What does "__ stone __" mean?

[Richt]

Re: What does "__ stone __" mean?

Its funny really, I have lost close to 70lbs, but to me 5 stone sounds more.

The wonderful anglo v american difference, you've got to love them.

[Chris]

Re: What does "__ stone __" mean?

Okay, Rich, one more question. Why, if you've lost two, or more, do you still say "stone" instead of "stones?"

Actually, I'm surprised you guys still even use stones and pounds, since I thought the UK was supposed to now be all metric. I've also noticed on British television shows that they still will often speak of "miles."

[angelstar]

Re: What does "__ stone __" mean?

I cant handle metric! I still weigh my food in ounces!! I feel that gyms are more geared to weigh us in kg's. Stop trying to confuse me! I can just about handle getting used to lbs!

To answer ur question (sorry Rich) we would say 2 stone or 3 stone. There is no plural. Strangely enough.

[Richt]

Re: What does "__ stone __" mean?

Chris as I answered in another thread, the uk is split between metric and non metric. I use miles mainly, but a lot of people do state km's. We are encouraged to go to kilos instead of lbs, but still the majority of British people talk in lbs.

Funny really.