Travel Intelligence
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Convert temperature, distance, weight, volume and clothing sizes — plus a quick-reference card for the conversions you actually need while travelling.
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⚠ Size charts are approximate guides. Sizing varies by brand, country and cut. Always try before buying when possible.
| US | UK | EU | FR/ES | IT | AU/NZ | Bust (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS (0–2) | 6–8 | 32–34 | 34–36 | 36–38 | 6–8 | 79–83 |
| S (4–6) | 8–10 | 36–38 | 38–40 | 40–42 | 8–10 | 84–88 |
| M (8–10) | 12–14 | 40–42 | 42–44 | 44–46 | 12–14 | 89–93 |
| L (12–14) | 16–18 | 44–46 | 46–48 | 48–50 | 16–18 | 94–101 |
| XL (16–18) | 20–22 | 48–50 | 50–52 | 52–54 | 20–22 | 102–110 |
| US | UK | EU | FR/ES | IT | AU/NZ | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 4 | 60–62 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 6 | 63–65 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 8 | 66–68 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 10 | 69–71 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 12 | 72–75 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 14 | 76–79 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 16 | 80–84 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 18 | 85–89 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 20 | 90–95 |
| US | UK | EU | JP (cm) | AU/NZ | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2.5 | 35 | 21.5 | 3 | 21.6 |
| 5.5 | 3 | 35–36 | 22 | 3.5 | 22.2 |
| 6 | 3.5 | 36 | 22.5 | 4 | 22.9 |
| 6.5 | 4 | 37 | 23 | 4.5 | 23.5 |
| 7 | 4.5 | 37–38 | 23.5 | 5 | 24.1 |
| 7.5 | 5 | 38 | 24 | 5.5 | 24.8 |
| 8 | 5.5 | 38–39 | 24.5 | 6 | 25.4 |
| 8.5 | 6 | 39 | 25 | 6.5 | 25.7 |
| 9 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.5 | 7 | 26.0 |
| 9.5 | 7 | 40–41 | 26 | 7.5 | 26.7 |
| 10 | 7.5 | 41 | 26.5 | 8 | 27.3 |
| US/UK | EU | IT | JP | Chest (cm) | Chest (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 44–46 | 44 | S | 84–88 | 33–35 |
| S | 46–48 | 46 | M | 89–92 | 35–36 |
| M | 48–50 | 48 | L | 93–97 | 37–38 |
| L | 52–54 | 50 | XL | 98–102 | 39–40 |
| XL | 56–58 | 52 | XXL | 103–108 | 41–43 |
| XXL | 60–62 | 54 | XXXL | 109–116 | 43–46 |
| US/UK Waist (in) | EU Waist (cm) | IT | JP | FR/ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 71 | 42 | 71 | 38 |
| 29 | 74 | 43 | 74 | 39 |
| 30 | 76 | 44 | 76 | 40 |
| 31 | 79 | 45 | 79 | 41 |
| 32 | 81 | 46 | 81 | 42 |
| 33 | 84 | 47 | 84 | 43 |
| 34 | 86 | 48 | 86 | 44 |
| 36 | 91 | 50 | 91 | 46 |
| 38 | 97 | 52 | 97 | 48 |
| 40 | 102 | 54 | 102 | 50 |
| US | UK | EU | JP (cm) | AU/NZ | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 38–39 | 24 | 6 | 23.8 |
| 6.5 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 | 6.5 | 24.4 |
| 7 | 6.5 | 40 | 25 | 7 | 25.1 |
| 7.5 | 7 | 40–41 | 25.5 | 7.5 | 25.4 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 41 | 26 | 8 | 26.0 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 41–42 | 26.5 | 8.5 | 26.7 |
| 9 | 8.5 | 42 | 27 | 9 | 27.3 |
| 9.5 | 9 | 42–43 | 27.5 | 9.5 | 27.9 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 43–44 | 28 | 10 | 28.6 |
| 10.5 | 10 | 44 | 28.5 | 10.5 | 29.2 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 44–45 | 29 | 11 | 29.8 |
| 11.5 | 11 | 45 | 29.5 | 11.5 | 30.2 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 45–46 | 30 | 12 | 30.8 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 47 | 31 | 13 | 31.8 |
Distance
1 km=0.62 miles5 km ≈ 3 miles
1 mile=1.61 km10 miles ≈ 16 km
1 metre=3.28 feetroughly 1 yard + 3 in
1 foot=30.5 cm6 ft ≈ 183 cm
1 inch=2.54 cmrough: ×2.5
100 km=62 milesdivide km by 1.6
Weight
1 kg=2.20 lbsrough: kg × 2.2
1 lb=0.45 kgrough: lbs ÷ 2.2
1 stone=6.35 kg= 14 lbs
1 oz=28.3 grough: ×28
100 g=3.5 ozdeli / food weights
23 kg=50.7 lbstypical airline limit
Volume
1 US gallon=3.79 litresfuel prices: ÷3.8
1 UK gallon=4.55 litreslarger than US gallon
1 litre=0.26 US galrough: litres ÷ 4
1 US fl oz=29.6 mLliquids / recipes
1 US cup=237 mLbaking / cooking
1 UK pint=568 mLUS pint = 473 mL
Speed
60 mph=97 km/hroughly 100 km/h
100 km/h=62 mphmotorway speeds
50 km/h=31 mphtypical city limit
30 km/h=19 mphschool / urban zones
1 knot=1.85 km/hnautical / aviation
120 km/h=75 mphEuropean motorways
Area
1 hectare=2.47 acresland / farms
1 acre=0.40 hectaresUK / US land
1 sq metre=10.76 sq ftroom / apartment sizes
1 sq ft=0.093 m²US real estate
Quick Tricks
km → miles÷ 1.6or × 0.6
miles → km× 1.6roughly × 8/5
kg → lbs× 2.2double + 10%
°C → °F× 1.8 + 32or double + 30 approx
°F → °C− 32 ÷ 1.8or − 30 ÷ 2 approx
litres → US gal÷ 3.8fuel prices abroad
🌡️ Temperature — What It Feels Like
A practical guide for travellers — not just numbers.
°C Reference
−10°C / 14°FVery cold. Heavy coat essential.
0°C / 32°FFreezing. Ice possible.
10°C / 50°FCold. Jacket and layers needed.
20°C / 68°FMild and pleasant. Light jacket.
25°C / 77°FWarm. T-shirt weather.
30°C / 86°FHot. Sun protection needed.
38°C / 100°FVery hot. Stay hydrated.
40°C / 104°FExtreme heat. Limit outdoor exposure.
Body Temperature
36.1–37.2°CNormal (97–99°F)
37.3–38°CLow-grade fever (99–100.4°F)
38–39°CFever (100.4–102.2°F)
39–40°CHigh fever (102.2–104°F)
40°C+Dangerous — seek medical attention
Oven Temperatures
150°C / 300°FLow / slow cook
180°C / 350°FModerate / baking
200°C / 400°FHot / roasting
220°C / 425°FVery hot / pizza