Next Distance KM Sign - W7-3KM
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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade
Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications
Engineering Grade
Ideal Use
Parking lots
Brightness
General Lifespan
7 years
Night-time Visibility
500 feet away
High Intensity Prismatic
Ideal Use
Roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10 years
Night-time Visibility
1000 feet away
Diamond Grade
Ideal Use
High-speed roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10+ years
Night-time Visibility
1500 feet away
Product Details
Next Distance KM Sign - W7-3KM
The NextDistance KM Sign (W7-3KM) provides essential road distance information with superior visibility and durability. Constructed from high-intensity reflective aluminum, this sign meets both DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, ensuring clear communication for drivers in all conditions. Designed with precision engineering, the sign features standard punched blanks and diamond grade reflective materials that maintain exceptional clarity day and night. The W7-3KM marking delivers accurate distance information, helping drivers navigate with confidence while enhancing overall road safety through reliable visual guidance.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W7-3KM
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This hill warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.26. Used to warn of steep grades ahead.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional RoadDefault | 30×30" | Two-lane roads, residential areas |
| Multi-Lane | 36×36" | Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits |
| Expressway | 48×48" | Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads |
MUTCD Compliant
Federal standards
DOT Approved
State & Federal
ASTM D4956
Type III/IV/XI
10+ Years
Durability
Engineer Grade (EG)
Type: ASTM Type I
Lifespan: 5-7 years
Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²
Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage
High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)
Type: ASTM Type III/IV
Lifespan: 10 years
Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²
Traffic signs, work zones, roadways
Diamond Grade (DG3)
Type: ASTM Type XI
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²
Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs
Install at top of grade for downhill warning, or in advance for uphill notification. Required when grade exceeds: 5% for 3000ft, 6% for 2000ft, 7% for 1000ft, 8% for 750ft, 9% for 500ft.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.26
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
