To sign "km" (kilometer), you simply fingerspell the letters K and M. Start by forming the letter 'K' with your dominant hand: extend your index and middle fingers upward and apart, with your thumb resting against the base of your middle finger. Then, transition smoothly into the letter 'M' by tucking your thumb under your index, middle, and ring fingers, pointing them downward. Keep your hand steady in a comfortable position in front of your shoulder.
Sign 'STORE', then '5', fingerspell 'K-M', and finish with the sign for 'AWAY'.
Sign 'TODAY', 'I', 'RUN', '10', and then smoothly fingerspell 'K-M'.
Sign 'SPEED', 'LIMIT', 'HOW-MANY', and fingerspell 'K-M' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a "wh-" question.
Sign 'STORE', then '5', fingerspell 'K-M', and finish with the sign for 'AWAY'.
Sign 'TODAY', 'I', 'RUN', '10', and then smoothly fingerspell 'K-M'.
Sign 'SPEED', 'LIMIT', 'HOW-MANY', and fingerspell 'K-M' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a "wh-" question.
No, it is much more common and natural in ASL to simply fingerspell the abbreviation 'K-M', just as you would write it in English.
No, you should keep your hand in a steady, fixed position in front of your shoulder. Bouncing makes fingerspelling harder to read.
Focus on clarity over speed. Make sure both the 'K' and the 'M' are clearly formed. As you practice the transition between the two letters, your speed will naturally increase.
