kph
Definition
Noun A unit of speed expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour.
Usage
"Kph" is used to measure and express the speed of a moving object, most commonly vehicles. It indicates how many kilometers the object would cover if it maintained that speed for a full hour.
Examples
- The car was traveling at a steady 60 kph on the highway.
- The speed limit in this residential area is 30 kph.
- The new train has a maximum speed of 350 kph.
Advanced Usage
- Kph is the standard unit for measuring speed in countries that use the metric system. It is often seen on vehicle speedometers and road signs.
- In scientific or technical contexts, it is common to see speeds written with the unit, e.g., "The drone's velocity was recorded as 45 kph."
Variants and Related Words
- km/h: This is a synonymous and equivalent abbreviation, written with a slash. It stands for "kilometers per hour."
- Example: The cyclist averaged 25 km/h.
Synonyms
- Kilometers per hour: The full, unabbreviated form of the unit.
Notes
- Kph is an initialism. It is pronounced by saying each letter: "K-P-H" or as the full phrase "kilometers per hour."
- It is directly comparable to mph (miles per hour), which is used in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.
Noun
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the ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
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