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}
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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 $\pounds$.
Sources
- 1969: J.C. Anderson, D.M. Hum, B.G. Neal and J.H. Whitelaw: Data and Formulae for Engineering Students (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $1.$ Units and Abbreviations: $1.3$ British and other units