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

What is Pound (lbs)

The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other countries that follow the imperial system. It is defined as 0.45359237 kilograms in the metric system. The abbreviation "lbs" comes from the Latin word "libra," which means balance or scales. This unit is widely utilized for measuring body weight, food items, and various other goods.

What is Pound (lb av)

Pound (lb av), short for avoirdupois pound, is essentially the same as the pound (lbs) in terms of weight measurements. The avoirdupois system is the system of weights used in the U.S. customary and British imperial systems. Like the standard pound, 1 pound (lb av) is equivalent to 0.45359237 kilograms. The term "av" refers to the common weight measures used in trade, typically applied to everyday commodities.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between pound (lbs) and pound (lb av) is straightforward and follows a direct relationship. The formulas can be summarized as follows:

• 1 (lbs)=1 (lb av)
• 1 (lb av)=1 (lbs)

This means you can easily convert from one to the other without any modifications.

Examples

Here are some examples to illustrate the conversion between pound (lbs) and pound (lb av):

1. Example 1: If you have 13 pounds (lbs), to convert to pound (lb av):

   • 13 (lbs)=13 (lb av)

2. Example 2: If you have 16 pound (lb av), to convert to pounds (lbs):

   • 16 (lb av)=16 (lbs)

3. Example 3: For 2 pounds (lbs):

   • 2 (lbs)=2 (lb av)

4. Example 4: Conversely, for 2 pound (lb av):

   • 2 (lb av)=2 (lbs)

Since the conversion is direct and the values remain consistent, you do not need to do any complex calculations.

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