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    Why is the word pound, as in the measurement, abbreviated lbs?

    Question #84952. Asked by myrab51. (Aug 26 07 10:52 AM)


    JaneofGaunt

    		From the Latin for pound - Libra

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_%28mass%29#Roman_libra_or_pound

    Aug 26 07, 11:08 AM
    myrab51

    		Ok, thanks. That also explains why the sign for Libra is scales then :D

    Aug 26 07, 12:08 PM
    punkie_baby

    		the abbreviation "lb" for pound is derived from the latin "libra" or "libra pondo" meaning both scales and balance.

    Aug 26 07, 12:51 PM

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