Metric pound conversions

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metric pound (metric unit of mass), pl. metric pounds, abbr. metric lb

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About metric pound

The metric pound is a unit of mass in the metric system equal to 0.5 kilograms (1 metric pound = 0.5 kg), the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).

The metric pound (metric lb) is also equal to 500 grams (g), or 500,000 milligrams (mg) or 500 × 106 micrograms (μg) (SI units of mass), or 17.636981 ounces (oz), or 7,716.179 grains (gr) or 1.10231131 pounds (lb), which are US customary / Imperial units of mass.

The pound definition varies depending on the system of units used, as follows:

  • The avoirdupois pound (or simply "pound"), equal to 453.59237 grams (0.45359237 kilograms)
  • The troy pound, equal to 373.2417216 grams (0.3732417216 kilograms)
  • The metric pound, equal to 500 grams (0.5 kilograms)

Over time, various pounds have been recorded. Examples of pound units include:

  • The tower pound, equal to about 350 grams (0.350 kilograms)
  • The merchant's pound, equal to about 437.5 grams (0.4375 kilograms)
  • The London pound, equal to about 466.66 grams (0.46666 kilograms)
  • The Roman libra, equal to about 327 grams (0.327 kilograms)
  • The Russian pound (or funt), equal to about 409.52 grams (0.40952 kilograms)
  • The Jersey pound, equal to about 490 grams (0.490 kilograms)

The metric pound (500 grams) is commonly used in many countries after the introduction of the metric system. The terms differ from country to country as follows: in French: livre; in German: Pfund; in Dutch: pond; in Italian: libbra; in Spanish and Portuguese: libra; in Danish and Swedish: pund

Symbol: metric lb

Plural: metric pounds

Also called: metric pound-mass (symbol: metric lbm)

Metric pound conversions: a compehensive list with conversions from metric pounds to other (metric, imperial, or customary) mass and weight measurement units is displayed below.

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