The pound (lb) is a unit of weight used in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The pound is equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces. Historically, the pound has descend from the Roman libra and has undergone numerous defining over the years. Today, it is widely used in the United States to describe body weight, and is part of a system that includes inches, feet, and yards for measurements. pounds are often used in combination with other units of measure such as kilograms, acres, and hours.
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