2. Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. This is the standard unit of measurement for weight in the United States. For example, if the answer to your calculation is 22.0462 pounds, you would round it to 22.05 pounds.
3. Write the answer in the correct format. The weight should be written as a number followed by the abbreviation "lbs." For example, the answer to our calculation would be written as "22.05 lbs."