lbs
Abbreviated mass units
Lbs is the abbreviation for pounds, the unit of weight.
The letters come from the Latin *libra*, meaning scales or balance.
The package weighs 5 lbs.
The singular lb. and plural lbs. are used interchangeably in practice, though technically lb. serves for both.
Measure of relative size
tonnes · metric · imperial · calibration · precision · units · quantify · weighing
Measure of relative size
- overweightExceeding healthy mass
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- dietCustomary food consumption
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
gym · muscle · fat · weight loss · gain · BMI · fitness · goal weight
Goods being transported
- shipmentGoods being transported
- consignmentBatch delivered for selling
- palletStackable freight platform
- containerThing for storing items
crate · warehouse · inventory · goods · merchandise · commodities · logistics · haulage
scale
Measure of relative size
ounces · tonnes · metric · imperial · calibration · precision · units · quantify · weighing · balance
scale
Measure of relative size
- overweightExceeding healthy mass
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- dietCustomary food consumption
calories · gym · muscle · fat · weight loss · gain · BMI · fitness · goal weight · weigh-in
freight
Goods being transported
- shipmentGoods being transported
- consignmentBatch delivered for selling
- palletStackable freight platform
container · crate · warehouse · inventory · goods · merchandise · commodities · logistics · haulage · payload
currency
Medium of exchange
coins · money · British · pence · shillings · exchange rate · Bank of England