Roman libra
The libra (Latin for 'scale'/'balance') is an ancient Roman unit of mass that is now equivalent to 328.9 g (11.60 oz). It was divided into 12 unciae (singular: uncia), or ounces. The libra is the origin of the abbreviation for pound, "lb".
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abbreviation for. , plural lbs., lb. pound.
Pound
Unit of mass
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The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in both the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. Wikipedia
Calories: 3,500 calories
1 lb in: is equal to
SI units: 0.45359237 kg
Symbol: lb
Unit of: mass
Unit system: British imperial units, United States customary units
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What does the abbreviation LB stand for? Meaning: pound.
This is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms, and is divided into 16 avoirdupois ounces. The abbreviation lb is for the Latin word libra, meaning weight.
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