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history-of-measurement
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The Hidden Story Behind Why Pounds Abbreviated lbs
The plural form of "lbs" is particularly telling. Unlike most abbreviations that drop the final "s" (e.g., "ft" for feet, not "fts"), the pluralization of...
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Why Are Pounds Lbs? The Hidden Story Behind the World’s Most Used Weight Unit
Today, "lbs" remains the default for weight in the U.S., the UK’s everyday measurements, and global industries like aviation and shipping. Yet its persistence...