Helpful conversions between imperial and metric systems
The UK uses the Imperial (English) system. As such, all driving distances and speed limits are posted in miles.
Below you’ll find imperial to metric conversions:
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| 1 inch | = 2.54cm |
| 1 foot | = 30.48 cm |
| 1 mile | = 1.6 km |
| 1 acre | = 4,05 m2 |
| 1 knot | = 1.85 km/h |
| 1 pint (UK) | = 0.56 litre |
| 1 pint (US) | = 0.473 cm3 |
| 1 pound | = 0.45 kg |
| 1 ounce | = 28.35 g |
