Conversion of units

Measurements of length:

• 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres.
• 1 yard = 0.91 metres.
• 1 metre = 3.3 feet.
• 1 mile = 1.6 kilometres.

Weights:

• 1 gram = 1/28 ounce.
• 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.
• Metric tonne = 2,205 pounds.
• Imperial ton = 2,240 pounds.
• 16 ounces = 1 pound.
• 14 pounds = 1 stone.
• 2,240 pounds = 1 ton.

NB: In the US, a ‘short ton’ is 2,000 pounds.

Liquid volumes:

• 20 fluid ounces = 1 pint.
• 2 pints = 1 quart.
• 4 quarts (8 pints) = 1 gallon.
• 1 litre = 1.75 pints.

NB: In the US, a pint is smaller – 16 fluid ounces. Therefore, a US gallon is also slightly smaller.

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