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Gram

Definition: The gram (symbol: g) is a unit of mass in the metric system. Originally defined as "the absolute weight of a volume of pure water equal to the cube of the hundredth part of a metre, and at the temperature of melting ice" (later specified as 4 °C), it is now defined as one thousandth of the kilogram, the SI base unit of mass.

History/origin: The gram was initially defined during the French Revolution and was intended to be a more rational and standardized unit of mass. It was derived from the meter, which itself was based on the Earth's circumference. While the kilogram became the SI base unit, the gram remains a widely used unit for smaller masses.

Current use: The gram is commonly used in various fields, including cooking (for ingredients), commerce (for small items), and science (in chemistry and physics labs). It is a convenient unit for measuring objects and substances that do not require the larger scale of kilograms.

Pound

Definition: A pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Since 1959, the international avoirdupois pound has been officially defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

History/origin: The pound originated from the Roman libra (hence the "lb" abbreviation), which was equivalent to 328.9 grams. Various definitions of the pound were used throughout Europe in the Middle Ages, differing from city to city and country to country.

The avoirdupois pound, which is the most commonly used pound today, was established in England during the 13th century and was used for weighing wool. The avoirdupois system introduced the concept of a 16-ounce pound, which eventually became the standard for most commodities.

Prior to the international agreement in 1959 that standardized the pound to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, the pound was defined differently in various countries. The United States and countries of the Commonwealth of Nations agreed to this definition to ensure international consistency in trade and commerce.

Current use: The pound is primarily used in the United States and, to a varying extent, in other countries historically tied to the British Empire, such as the United Kingdom, where it remains in common use despite official adoption of the metric system. It's commonly used for personal weight, food measurements, and various commercial applications.