pound (lb)

A pound (lb) is a unit of weight used primarily in the United States and some other countries. It measures how heavy an object is, similar to how we think of weight in everyday life. One pound is equivalent to 16 ounces and approximately 0.45 kilograms. It’s commonly used for everything from grocery items to body weight. The pound helps us understand and compare weight easily, using a system that has been standardized for consistency. In short, it’s a practical measure to gauge how heavy something is in familiar terms.