+209 The abbreviation for ounces is oz because the Wizard of Oz said so. But who came up with lbs. for pounds, amirite?

by Anonymous 14 years ago

The Latin word for pounds is libras or something like that. For those of you looking for an answer...

by Anonymous 14 years ago

The abbreviation "lb" looks like "16", and there are 16 ounces in a pound. Just sayin'

by Anonymous 14 years ago

The Wizard of Ibs

by Anonymous 14 years ago

the abbreviation of pounds is lbs because it originates from Latin where Libra means scales or balances

by Anonymous 14 years ago

Thank you go those words of wisdom....I wasn't really wondering, though....it's a joke.... Hahahahahahahahaha I'm so funny....not....

by Anonymous 14 years ago

i knew it was a joke juss didnt find it funny ;P

by Anonymous 14 years ago

That's okay.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

But why not like pds., or something related to the American English pounds?

by Anonymous 14 years ago