What is a pound?
Q: What is a pound?
A: A pound is a unit of measurement used to measure mass.
Q: What is the abbreviation for pound?
A: The abbreviation for pound is lb.
Q: In which measurement systems is the pound used?
A: The pound is used in the imperial system and the United States customary system.
Q: How many different definitions are there for a pound?
A: There are a number of different definitions for a pound.
Q: What is the most commonly used definition for a pound?
A: The most commonly used definition for a pound today is the international avoirdupois pound.
Q: How much is the international avoirdupois pound worth in kilograms?
A: The international avoirdupois pound is equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.
Q: How many avoirdupois ounces are in one international avoirdupois pound?
A: One international avoirdupois pound is divided into 16 avoirdupois ounces.