Why is the abbreviation for pounds- lbs.?

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2006-10-18 08:34:41 · 6 answers · asked by disorder74 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

lbs comes from the latin word "libra" which means balances/scales.

2006-10-18 08:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by icez 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

From the Latin word Libra which means weight.

2006-10-18 15:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mesab123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Since this is in engineering.........

The abb. for pounds is - lb

The abb. for 1000 lb is - Kip = 1000 lb

Any question?

2006-10-19 03:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

libra

2006-10-18 19:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by adam a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

what is the question

2006-10-18 18:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by pico 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

latin libra

2006-10-18 16:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by source_of_love_69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋