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why we say, "My weigh is 140 pounds" and mathematically we write 140/Lb.

Also, you want to say either: I weigh (weigh=verb) 140 pounds or My weight (weight=noun) is 140 pounds - kittybrougham, OCT 6, 2009

Answer 1

Lb comes from the latin "libra" Confusing, I know. peace

Answer 2

It's a common thing

Pounds = Lbs

Mister = Mr.

Miss = Ms.

Doctor = Dr.

September = Sept.

Hay mucho más.

Answer 3

I put "Why is pounds written as lbs?" into google and this was the first result:

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/755/why-are-pound-and-ounce-abbreviated-lb-and-oz

Answer 4

We write 140lbs.
We say "I weigh 140 pounds" or "I weigh 140lbs".