Across the Pond: UK & US

Across the Pond makes everyday life easier for anyone travelling, living, working, studying, shopping, cooking or keeping in touch between Britain and America. Whether you’re an American visiting Britain, a Brit in the US, an expat, student, business traveller or simply curious about the differences, Across the Pond helps you understand unfamiliar words and expressions, convert measurements and currencies, compare clothing sizes, adapt recipes, check time differences and navigate everyday situations. With over 450 British and American words and expressions, practical How-To guides, comprehensive conversion tools, currency exchange rates and time-zone information, it puts the everyday differences between Britain and America in one place. Most features work entirely offline. WORDS & EXPRESSIONS • Over 450 British and American words and phrases • Everyday vocabulary, slang and cultural explanations • Browse alphabetically by British or American terms • Search by word, meaning or category • Save useful entries as favorites EVERYDAY HOW-TO GUIDES Practical side-by-side guidance covering: • Money & paying • Eating out • Driving • Shopping • Everyday living • Public life • Pubs & alcohol • Travel • Utilities & services Clear comparisons and practical tips help you avoid everyday confusion on either side of the Atlantic. TIME • Compare UK, US and European local times • See time differences clearly at a glance • Tomorrow and yesterday indicators help prevent date confusion • Useful for travel, family, friends and international business MEASUREMENT CONVERSIONS • Temperature • Distance and speed • Height • Weight, including stone and pounds • Fuel quantity • Fuel economy, including UK mpg, US mpg and L/100 km KITCHEN • UK and US liquid measurements • Imperial and US measurement differences • Cooking and baking weight conversions • UK ↔ US ingredient reference guide • Oven temperatures, including Gas Mark SHOPPING • Women’s clothing size conversion • UK, US Men’s, US Women’s and European shoe sizes CURRENCY • British pounds • US dollars • Euros • Conversion using European Central Bank reference exchange rates MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE • Clean, modern interface • Fast and easy to use • Save favorites for quick access • Most features work offline • No account required • No ads • No tracking Whether you’re travelling across the Atlantic or living on the other side of it, Across the Pond helps make the unfamiliar familiar.