Pound (English: Pound) is a British unit of mass used in Britain and the United States, abbreviated as lb. After years of evolution in history, the quality system in Britain has also produced many different definitions of pounds, such as troy pound, tower pound, commercial pound, London pound, metric pound, international pound and so on. The most commonly used definition is international weight (international pound).

One pound equals 453.59237 grams, which was recognized by the United States and other Commonwealth member countries in 1958; Converted back, one Jin equals 2.20462262 Jin and one Jin equals 0.45359237 Jin, so one Jin equals 0.45359237*2 Jin, which is 0.907 18474 Jin. Starting from 1963, Britain changed the definition of international pound according to the provisions of the Weights and Measures Law.

Usage of "pound" as a unit of weight:

1. Cooking: In cooking, "pound" can be used to measure the weight of ingredients, such as meat, vegetables and fruits. A catty of beef can make delicious beef soup, and a catty of potatoes can make mashed potatoes for up to four people. And the weight unit of cake is "pound" most of the time.

2. Exercise and fitness: In the gym, the pound is also a common unit to measure weight and strength. One can improve muscle mass through exercise.

3. Logistics transportation: In the logistics industry, pound is one of the important units to measure the weight of goods. The weight of goods determines the transportation cost and the choice of transportation mode. For example, a pound of goods can be sent to all parts of the country by express service.

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