in General Knowledge The symbol “lb” for pound comes from an abbreviation… by Chirag Chauhan January 31, 2016, 8:26 pm 400 Views The symbol “lb” for pound comes from an abbreviation of the constellation Libra, the scales. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. *