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About these units
Kilometer/Hour (km/h)
The kilometer per hour is a widely used everyday speed unit, especially in transportation. Most countries use km/h for automobile speed limits, train speeds, and vehicle specifications because it aligns naturally with metric distances. Although less mathematically convenient than m/s, km/h provides a human-friendly scale: speeds of 30–120 km/h correspond well to familiar travel activities. Converting between the two units is straightforward (1 m/s = 3.6 km/h), allowing scientists to work in m/s while communicating results in km/h. The use of km/h reflects society's need for intuitive, coarse-grained measurements while maintaining compatibility with scientific standards. Its ubiquity makes it one of the world's most recognized speed measures.
Yard/Second (yd/s)
A yard per second is a moderately fast speed, equal to 3 ft/s or 0.9144 m/s, used in some athletic contexts—particularly American football or sprinting analysis. It provides an intuitive measure for sports where yard-based distances dominate. Because the unit aligns with common field dimensions, it simplifies performance evaluation in training and gameplay. The yard per second reflects the enduring influence of imperial measurements in American athletics.