kph

[US]/kei pi: 'eitʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

abbr. kilometers per hour

Example Sentences

The course used is similar to that employed in bobsledding, and speeds above 60 mph (100 kph) are not uncommon.

Real-world Examples

It had winds up to 230 kph but is forecast to weaken before landfall.

Source: CRI Online July 2020 Collection

276 mph (445 kph) in 1967.

Source: Incredible Events Ledger

In 2006, German police said the average speed on one part of the Autobahn was 142 kph (88 mph).

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

The highest speed limit in the world is 140 kph (87 mph) in Poland and Bulgaria.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

The old limit was 30 mph (about 48 kph).

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

The city has introduced a new speed limit of 25 mph (40 kph).

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

First she was asked about the experience of travelling at over 110 kph on a motorbike.

Source: 6 Minute English

Finally getting up to a speed of 276 mph (445 kph) in 1967.

Source: Realm of Legends

But like so many before him, his boat somersaulted at 300 mph (483 kph) and killed him.

Source: Realm of Legends

The mission is designed to handle sandstorm gusts up to 150 kph.

Source: The Martian (Ongoing Updates)

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