Helpful conversions between the metric and English systems
Norway uses the metric system. As such, all driving distances and speed limits are posted in kilometres.
Imperial to metric conversions
| Imperial | Metrics |
|---|---|
| 1 inch (UK and US) | = 2.54 cm |
| 1 foot (UK and US) | = 12 inches (30.48 cm) |
| 1 mile (UK and US) | = 1.609 km |
| 1 acre (UK and US) | = 4,047 m2 |
| 1 knot (International) | = 1.852 m |
| 1 pint (UK) | = 0.568 cm3 |
| 1 pint (US) | = 0.473 cm3 |
| 1 pound (lb UK and US) | = 0.45359237 kg |
| 1 ounce (oz UK and US) | = 28.35 g |
Metric to imperial conversions
| Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|
| 1 centimetre (cm) | = 0.3937 inches |
| 1 metre (m) | = 3.28 feet (1.094 yards) |
| 1 kilometre (km) | = 0.6 miles |
| 1 litre (l) | = 2.113 pints (1.056 quarts) |
| 1 gram (g) | = 0.035 ounces |
| 1 kilogram (kg) | = 0.568 cm3 |
| 1 pint (US) | = 2.2 pounds |
| 1 pound (lb UK and US) | = 0.45359237 kg |
| 1 ounce (oz UK and US) | = 28.35 g |
