Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kph

abbreviation
kay-pee-aitch
Definition
KPH stands for kilometers per hour, a unit of speed that measures how many kilometers are traveled in one hour.
Examples
  • The car was traveling at a speed of 120 kph on the highway.
  • The speed limit on this road is 60 kph.
  • He was clocked at a rapid 90 kph during the race.
Meaning
It is commonly used to express speed limits on roads and in automotive contexts, particularly in countries that use the metric system.
Synonyms
  • km/h
  • kilometers per hour
  • speed in kilometers