how to get maps in metric units?

[bensg1]

This may be in the wrong forum, but I can't figure out where else to post it.
The maps app (the one from google your phone comes with by default) only shows routes in feet and miles. Is there no way to get it in meters? I can't find any settings for this!

 

[KlaymenDK]

I don't have a phone yet, but I'll be quite annoyed if the map is only able to show imperial units. I don't suppose it's a regional setting, in the control panel somewhere?