Electrical Current

The standard electrical voltage current in Ontario is 110 volts/60 cycles. Outlets cannot accommodate European plugs on items such as hair dryers and shavers, unless the manufacturer indicates otherwise. To use your personal appliances you will need an adapter, which can be purchased at most airports.

Metric

Canada’s official standard of measurement is the metric system. All road signs, speed limits, distances, weather reports and weights are in metric.

The following conversions may be useful:

• 1 Canadian gallon = 4.5 liters
• Miles x 1.6 = Kilometres
• Kilometres x 0.6 = Miles
• 80 km/h = 50 mph
• 50 km/h = 30 mph
• 30° Celsius = 86° Fahrenheit
• 20° Celsius = 68° Fahrenheit
• 0° Celsius = 32° Fahrenheit
• -10° Celsius = 14° Fahrenheit
• 1 Kilogram = 2.2 pounds