Definition:Pound/Symbol

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Symbol for Pound

$\mathrm {lb}$

The symbol for the pound is $\mathrm {lb}$.


Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {lb} .


This derives from the libra (Roman pound) from which the pound evolved.

It always needs to be distinguished from the pound sterling, whose symbol is $\pounds$.


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