Template:Kilometer/doc
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This is a documentation subpage for Template:Kilometer. It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page. |
To show distances in kilometres (and miles) such as:
"the trail is 8 km (5.0 mi) long" and "it's a 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) trail"
Usage
edit- {{kilometer|2}} or {{km|2}} – will show as – 2 km (1.2 mi)
- {{kilometer|10-15}} or {{km|10-15} – will show as – 10–15 km (6.2–9.3 mi)
- {{kilometer|2|on}} or {{km|2|on} or {{km|2|adj} – will show as – 2-kilometre (1.2 mi)
Parameters
edit- First parameter is distance number in kilometer
- also possible to show range using a dash
- Second optional parameter set to on or adj to produce the adjective form
See also
edit- Wikivoyage:Units
- {{convert}}, from which this template is built; but this one removes the need to know full syntax and ensure consistent formatting throughout the site.
This template displays equivalent distances in kilometres and miles, e.g. "16 km (10 mi)"
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1 | Specify a distance in kilometres. | Number | required |
| Optional parameter | 2 | Optional parameter set to "on"' or "adj" to produce the adjective form, e.g. "16-kilometre (10 mi)" | String | optional |