Knot (kn)
One nautical mile per hour, used at sea and in aviation.
Result
1 knot = 0.5144444444 meters per second
Knot at a glance
| Unit name | Knot (plural: knots) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | kn |
| Quantity measured | Speed |
| Measurement system | Other |
| Also known as | kt, kts, knots, nautical miles per hour |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 knot in other speed units
| Unit | 1 kn equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per second | 0.514444444 m/s |
| Kilometer per hour | 1.852 km/h |
| Mile per hour | 1.15077945 mph |
| Foot per second | 1.68780986 ft/s |
| Mach | 0.001511782 Ma |
Popular knot conversions
Frequently asked questions
- What is a knot?
- One nautical mile per hour, used at sea and in aviation.
- What is the symbol for the knot?
- The symbol for the knot is kn. It measures speed.
- How many meters per second are in a knot?
- 1 knot = 0.514444444 meters per second.
- How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
- 1 knot = 1.852 kilometers per hour.
- How many miles per hour are in a knot?
- 1 knot = 1.15077945 miles per hour.