answersLogoWhite

0

Why do they use pounds for pounds?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Libra used to be a measurement in ancient Rome equal to about 12 ounces. Lbs. is an abbreviation for "Libras". While libra became pound over time, the abbreviation remained.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is 9 stone 6 pounds in pounds?

Use this key 1 stone = 14 pounds Non-American people use this system 126 pounds + 6 pounds __________ = 132 pounds total


Does Wales use Pounds?

British Pounds - yes


Which units do you use to measure mass?

Pounds


What formula due you use to convert pounds to kg?

To convert pounds to kilograms, you can use the formula: kilograms = pounds / 2.2046. DIVIDE the number of pounds by 2.2046 to get the equivalent weight in kilograms.


What order of operation do you use to find out pounds to ounces?

pounds * 16


What does British use for currency?

They use pounds and pence


What currency does great Britain use and why?

they use pounds


Which unit of measure would you use to weigh a dog?

Kilograms are a sensible unit, as are pounds.


Converting pounds to grams?

Use this conversion: pounds x 453.9 = grams


How do you calculate pounds into kilogram?

Use this formula: pounds x 0.453 = kg


Do you use psi or lb?

psi = Pounds / sq. inch = unit of Pressure lb = Pounds = Unit of weight


What currency does UK use?

pounds

Trending Questions
Where can I update Minecraft? What is the simple subject of this sentence did you find your wallet? If a woman was president what would her husband be called? By 1950 what percent of doctors in the soviet union were women? What are the pancreases main function? Can you freeze tomato pie for later consumption? What are static streches? What position does carmelo play? What did an ambulance drivers do in world war 1? What type of figurative language is this The least fracture now will be like a name engraved with the point of a pin on the tender rind of a young oak? What is jangamar caste? What is nitrogens chemical formula? What is an example of secondary reinforcer? Are Drums a part of the jazz band rhythm section? What is mean by multivibrator? What structure secretes melatonin? When might you admire someone who persisted? What does guaiac mean? What is the value of 50000 jugoslavija Dinara currency in Indian rupee? 50 cm equals how many meters?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.