Lbs

Lbs is an abbreviation of 'pounds', a unit of mass or weight used primarily in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. One pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces or 0.453592 kilograms. It's a common unit for measuring the weight of objects, from groceries to human body weight. The symbol 'lb' is derived from the Latin word 'libra', which means 'scales' or 'balance'. In the context of everyday usage, lbs often represents a measurement of physical mass, particularly in relation to consumer products and bodily weight.

Lbs meaning with examples

• The grocery store advertised sirloin steak for $8.99 per lb. I picked out a 2.5 lb steak for dinner tonight. We need to buy 5 lbs of potatoes, 2 lbs of carrots, and 1 lb of onions for the potato stew. Remember the weight in pounds (lbs), when calculating the total cost for meat.
• During my doctor's appointment, I stepped on the scale and learned I had lost 5 lbs since my last visit. My goal is to lose an additional 10 lbs over the next three months. Exercise and a balanced diet will help me to continue to lose lbs. Tracking your lbs weekly is a good motivator to lose weight.
• The shipping cost for the package was determined by its weight, which was 15 lbs. Heavy items often have higher shipping fees, expressed in lbs or kilograms. The new software update weighs 100 lbs total. Always use protection when lifting a 300 lbs barbell.
• The baby weighed 7 lbs, 8 ounces at birth, considered a healthy birth weight. After some research, this meant he was 7.5 lbs at birth. The nurse weighed the baby with the scales marked in lbs. The doctor told the mother she had gained 20 lbs total during the pregnancy.