kilometre per hour to knot
Live kilometre per hour (km/h) to knot (kn) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from kilometre per hour to knot. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| kilometre per hour (km/h) | → | knot (kn) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 km/h | → | 0.00054 kn |
| 0.01 km/h | → | 0.0054 kn |
| 0.1 km/h | → | 0.053996 kn |
| 0.5 km/h | → | 0.269978 kn |
| 1 km/h | → | 0.539957 kn |
| 2 km/h | → | 1.079914 kn |
| 5 km/h | → | 2.699784 kn |
| 10 km/h | → | 5.399568 kn |
| 100 km/h | → | 53.99568 kn |
| 1,000 km/h | → | 539.956803 kn |
About the kilometre per hour
1 km per hour. International road speed.
About the knot
1 nautical mile per hour. Marine and aviation.
How kilometre per hour to knot conversion works
Both units belong to Speed. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (m/s), then expresses that same quantity in knot.
The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.
Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilometre per hour to knot?
Multiply the kilometre per hour value by 0.539957 to get it in knot. For example, 10 km/h = 5.3996 kn.
What is 1 km/h in kn?
1 km/h = 0.539957 kn.
What is 100 km/h in kn?
100 km/h = 53.9957 kn.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 0.539957 (the unit factor ratio).
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