What does the pound sign mean?

Pound Symbol (£) is used to denote the official currency of the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, and many other countries. It is also known in some contexts as Pound Sterling or Sterling. In Unicode, the Pound Sterling is the character at code point U+000A3.

How many pounds are in a kilogram?

There are 2.2046226218 pounds in a kilogram. To convert kilograms to pounds, multiply the kilogram value by 2.2046226218. For example, to find out how many pounds there are in a half kilogram, multiply 0.5 by 2.2046226218, that makes 1.1023 pounds in a half kilogram.

What is the definition of pound?

noun, plural pounds, (collectively) pound. a unit of weight and of mass, varying in different periods and countries. (in English-speaking countries) an avoirdupois unit of weight equal to 7000 grains, divided into 16 ounces (0.453 kilogram), used for ordinary commerce. Abbreviations: lb., lb. av.