Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Metric Conversions
Weight and volume are typically calculated in metric: A kilogram is 2.2 pounds, and a liter
is about a quart (almost four to a gallon). Temperatures are generally given in Celsius, al-
though some newspapers also list them in Fahrenheit.
1 foot = 0.3 meter
1 square yard = 0.8 square meter
1 yard = 0.9 meter
1 square mile = 2.6 square kilometers
1 mile = 1.6 kilometers
1 ounce = 28 grams
1 centimeter = 0.4 inch
1 quart = 0.95 liter
1 meter = 39.4 inches
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
1 kilometer = 0.62 mile
32°F = 0°C
Imperial Weights and Measures
Driving distances and speed limits are measured in miles. Beer is sold as pints (though
milk can be measured in pints or liters), and a person's weight is measured in stone (a
168-pound person weighs 12 stone).
1 stone = 14 pounds 1 British pint = 1.2 US pints
1 imperial gallon = 1.2 US gallons or about 4.5 liters
When shopping for clothing, use these US-to-UK comparisons as general guidelines (but
note that no conversion is perfect).
• Women's dresses and blouses:
Add 4 (US women's size 10 = UK size 14)
• Men's suits, jackets, and shirts: US and UK use the same sizing
• Women's shoes: Subtract 2½ (US size 8 = UK size 5½)
• Men's shoes: Subtract about ½ (US size 9 = UK size 8½)
First line, average daily high; second line, average daily low; third line, average days
without rain. For more detailed weather statistics for destinations throughout Britain (as
well as the rest of the world), check
www.wunderground.com
.
