Pound [lb or lbs]
The pound is a unit of mass commonly used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems.
1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms (exact, by definition)
Symbol: lb (from Latin libra)
Widely used in the United States and a few other countries for body weight, food, and general mass measurements.
There are 16 ounces (oz) in 1 pound.
Key Facts:
While the pound is not part of the metric system, it remains a familiar unit in daily life for many people, especially in the U.S. and UK.