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Why Is Pound Called Lbs? [Solved]

The word libra referred to balance or scales in Roman times and was also part of a unit of measurement known as “libra pondo,” which when translated is “pound weight” or “a pound by weight.” The “pondo” part of the measurement is the origin behind the English word “pound,” while the “libra” part is the origin behind " 21 Feb 2018

Why we abbreviate pounds as lbs

Most abbreviations are clearly derived from their root word, like “pt” for pint. But the abbreviation for

Why is LBS the abbreviation of pound? (The imperial unit)

The letters

Why do Ex-British Colonies use Dollars Instead of Pounds? (Short Animated Documentary)

You’ll notice that many ex-British Colonies, like Australia, Canada and New Zealand don’t use