Italy uses the metric system for measuring. Metric units and the English-system equivalents appear in the table below.
| METRIC SYSTEM IN ITALIAN | |
|---|---|
| 1 inch | 25.4 millimetri |
| 1 foot | 0.30 metri |
| 1 mile | 1.61 kilometri |
| 1 ounce | 28.35 grammi |
| 1 pound | 0.46 kilogrammi |
| 1 gallon | 3.79 litri |
