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Why is pounds shortened to LBs?

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In regards to weight, why is the shortening of pounds “LB”? Why no, PN or PD?
Nick, Greenford

Answer

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Name: Jessica, Brent
Qualification: Primary school knowledge from pounds, shillings and pence
Answer: LB stands for Libra, which is the Latin word for pound. It’s the same the reason in currency, pounds were “LB”, shillings (solidus) and pence “D” (denarius). The £ sign is from the first letter of the Latin word Libra.