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American English (Building layout)
American English and British English differ in how they describe the floor levels of buildings, a distinction that often causes confusion in each other's countries.
Different Meanings
| Location |
American English |
British English |
| bottom floor at ground level |
first floor |
ground floor |
| One floor above ground level |
Second floor |
first floor |
| two floors above ground level |
Third floor |
Second floor |
Put simply -
- American English floor number minus 1 = British english name
- British English floor number plus 1 = American english name
Referenced By
1600 Pennsylvania Ave | The WhiteHouse | The White House | White House | White House Rose Garden
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