lbs

Lbs is the abbreviation for pounds and is the common unit used to specify the draw weight of a bow. The draw weight in lbs indicates the force required to draw the bow to a specific length (usually measured at 28 inches).

Example: A bow with 40 lbs means that at a 28-inch draw, approximately 40 pounds of draw weight are required.

Conversion:

1 lb ≈ 0.45 kg

40 lbs ≈ 18 kg of draw force

Important:

If you draw further or shorter than 28 inches, the actual draw weight on the fingers changes.