What Does # Mean?

[Drunkagain]

I see this posted a lot in AG recipes. Is it just shorthand for lbs.?

Thanks

 

[Beerrific]

It is the pound symbol. It really isn't meant for weight pounds but it used occasionally.

 

[Drunkagain]

Ok, I get it. Thanks.

 

[Cheesefood]

It's actually called an octothorpe.