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The term "pound" as a unit of weight originated from the Latin word "libra," which means scales or balance. It was used in ancient Rome as a unit of measurement for goods and gradually evolved into the pound as we know it today.
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What Si unit replaces the pound. What does this measure?
kilogram is the SI unit for mass and weight, as said it measures the weight or mass.
What replaces the si unit pound to?
kilogram is the SI unit for mass and weight, as said it measures the weight or mass.
What is the unit typically used to measure weight?
The unit typically used to measure weight is the kilogram (kg) or pound (lb).
What is the non metric unit of weight?
The non-metric unit of weight is the pound in the United States and the stone in the United Kingdom.
What unit of measurement do you use for weight?
I personally use the pound avoirdupois.
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