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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

 

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