Converting from Pound (lb av) to Pound (lbs)

What is Pound (lb av)

The term Pound (lb av), also known as avoirdupois pound, is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other countries that follow the avoirdupois system. This system defines a pound as equivalent to 16 ounces, making it a practical weight measurement for everyday items, especially in commerce and trade. The abbreviation "lb" comes from the Latin word "libra," which refers to a balance or scale.

What is Pound (lbs)

Pound (lbs) also refers to the unit of weight in the avoirdupois system. It is often used interchangeably with Pound (lb av). This unit serves the same purpose in weight measurements, representing the mass of an object. Like lb av, a pound in this context is based on the same scale, therefore 1 (lbs) equals 1 (lb av).

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Pound (lb av) to Pound (lbs), or vice versa, the conversion is straightforward since both units are equivalent. The conversion formulas are:

1. To convert from lb av to lbs:

   Weight (lbs)=Weight (lb av)

2. To convert from lbs to lb av:

   Weight (lb av)=Weight (lbs)

Examples

• Example 1: Converting 7 lb av to lbs

  7 lb av=7 lbs

• Example 2: Converting 11 lbs to lb av

  11 lbs=11 lb av

• Example 3: Converting 17 lb av to lbs

  17 lb av=17 lbs

• Example 4: Converting 1 lb av to lbs

  1 lb av=1 lbs

In every case above, the values remain the same due to the direct equivalence between the two units.

The beauty of using these units lies in their simplicity and the ease of conversion, as there is no complicated calculation needed when switching between lb av and lbs.

Use this page to perform converting from Pound (lb av) to Pound (lbs).