2007-02-24 01:04:48 · 7 answers · asked by renzop180 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Latin, I think it is short for Libra and it goes back to the Romans. Its also why the astrological symbol for Libra is weighing scales.
2007-02-24 01:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This would be the reason why! The word “pound” comes from the Latin word pendere, meaning “to weigh”. The Latin word libra means “scales, balances" and it also describes a Roman unit of mass similar to a pound. This is the origin of the abbreviation “lb” or “â” for the pound. The “s” at the end of “lbs” simply denotes the plural form
2007-02-24 09:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word “pound” comes from the Latin word pendere, meaning “to weigh”. The Latin word libra means “scales, balances" and it also describes a Roman unit of mass similar to a pound. This is the origin of the abbreviation “lb” or “[” for the pound. The “s” at the end of “lbs” simply denotes the plural form.
2007-02-24 09:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Batman Simon 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lb stands for libra, what the Romans measure of weight .
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_257.html
2007-02-24 09:09:30 · answer #4 · answered by johnnyshuteye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good Q, seems like it would be pd.
2007-02-24 09:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by debe20062000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the math gods or some kind of gods decided that it should be that.
2007-02-28 09:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by Danielle J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LBS
2007-02-24 09:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by biznitchil 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋