Pound means a unit of weight. this meaning represents the __________ of the word.

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What is the Pound?

During your school days, you used to prefer a pound or a two-pound cake for your birthday celebration. So, do you know what is the lbs unit and how much is a pound in weight? Well, it is very essential that you must know what is the lbs means in weight. The pound is one of the most popular units that are used to measure the mass or matter of an object or a body. 

In many ways, scales are used to measure the weight or mass of a body. Different types of scales are used to measure different objects of different sizes. Pounds are defined as the unit of weight of an object. This type of weighing in pounds is generally used in Britain. It is also denoted as Lb or Lbs in short.

The full form of Lb is Libra which is a Latin word meaning balance or scales. It also stands for the ancient Roman unit of measure “libra pondo” which means “a pound by weight.”

History of Pounds 

Pounds (lb) and kilograms (kg) are two of the most commonly used units to measure the mass of a specific body. Therefore, accurate conversion between these two is very essential and important for accurate trade, engineering, and science study. Keeping this in mind, six nations gathered in 1959 and agreed to have an exact conversion between the pound and the kilogram.

Therefore on the 1st of July 1959, the six countries signed an international yard and pound agreement. As per the agreement, the value of a common pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. Other countries made it legal at various times by signing this agreement. In 1951, most of the commonwealth nations agreed to this conversion.

This agreement is not just a link between the pound and the kilogram but also a link between the metric system and mass units. There are also 16 ounces in a pound, where one ounce is (0.45359237/16) kilograms.

Conversion Of Pounds 

Pound Measurement

The conversion of pounds to kilograms calculation can be done using a conversion factor of 2.2 pounds in 1 kilogram. 

For instance, the value of 120 pounds in kilograms is 54.4310844. It is almost close to a mental calculation. 

To Convert Pounds to Kilogram

1 pound (lb) = 0.45359237 kilograms (kg).

Therefore, m(kg) = m(lb) × 0.45359237

Similarly, we can find other quantities as well. If we wish to find out the same in kilograms, then we have to divide the value we obtained above by 1000, so here we go

907.18474/1000 = 0.90718474 kg

So, 2 pounds in kg is 0.90718474 kg.

One more thing to know about the pound unit is: 1 kilogram or kg is equal to 2.20462 pounds or 2.2 Ibs. So, whenever you wish to determine the value of ‘n’ kg in pounds, just multiply it by 2.2 Ib, you will get the value in n * 2.2 Ibs. 

Do You Know?

1. Do You Know How Many Hours a Pound of a Propane Tank Last? 

Well! A standard 1-lb propane tank provides around 1½ hours of cooking time on high heat. However, an optional accessory hose allows you to connect a standard 20 lb propane tank to the grill for 20+ hours of cooking time.

2. Do You Know How Much a Full 100-pound Propane Tank Weighs?

Well! It weighs around 170 pounds.

1

: any of various units of mass and weight

specifically : a unit now in general use among English-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 kilogram see Weights and Measures Table

2

a

: the basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom

called also pound sterling

b

: any of numerous basic monetary units of other countries (such as Egypt, Lebanon, Syria) see Money Table

c

: the basic monetary unit of Ireland from 1921 to 2001

e

: the basic monetary unit of Cyprus from 1960 to 2008

1

a

: an enclosure for animals

especially : a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed animals

a dog pound

b

: a depot for holding impounded personal property until redeemed by the owner

a car pound

2

: a place or condition of confinement

3

: an enclosure within which fish are kept or caught

especially : the inner compartment of a fish trap or pound net

transitive verb

1

: to reduce to powder or pulp by beating

2

a

: to strike heavily or repeatedly

b

: to produce with or as if with repeated vigorous strokes —usually used with out

pound out a story on the typewriter

c

: to inculcate by insistent repetition : drive

day after day the facts were pounded home to them Ivy B. Priest

d

: to move, throw, or carry forcefully and aggressively

pound the ball down the field

3

: to move along heavily or persistently

pounded the pavement looking for work

4

: to drink or consume rapidly : slug

pound down some beers

intransitive verb

1

: to strike heavy repeated blows

3

a

: to move with or make a heavy repetitive sound

b

: to work hard and continuously —usually used with away

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Verb Heavy waves pounded the shore. The metal is heated and then pounded into shape. He got frustrated and started to pound the piano keys. He pounded his fist on the table. The boxers were really pounding each other. Waves pounded against the side of the boat. The wheat is pounded into flour. Pound the herbs and garlic until they form a paste. He came pounding down the stairs. The horses pounded up the track. See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English pund, from Latin pondo pound, from ablative of pondus weight — more at pendant

Noun (2)

Middle English, enclosure, from Old English pund-

Verb

alteration of Middle English pounen, from Old English pūnian

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (3)

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of pound was before the 12th century

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“Pound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pound. Accessed 23 Nov. 2022.

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