knot to metre per second
Live knot (kn) to metre per second (m/s) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from knot to metre per second. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| knot (kn) | → | metre per second (m/s) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kn | → | 0.000514 m/s |
| 0.01 kn | → | 0.005144 m/s |
| 0.1 kn | → | 0.051444 m/s |
| 0.5 kn | → | 0.257222 m/s |
| 1 kn | → | 0.514444 m/s |
| 2 kn | → | 1.028889 m/s |
| 5 kn | → | 2.572222 m/s |
| 10 kn | → | 5.144444 m/s |
| 100 kn | → | 51.444444 m/s |
| 1,000 kn | → | 514.444444 m/s |
About the knot
1 nautical mile per hour. Marine and aviation.
About the metre per second
SI unit of speed.
How knot to metre per second 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 metre per second.
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 knot to metre per second?
Multiply the knot value by 0.514444 to get it in metre per second. For example, 10 kn = 5.1444 m/s.
What is 1 kn in m/s?
1 kn = 0.514444 m/s.
What is 100 kn in m/s?
100 kn = 51.4444 m/s.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 0.514444 (the unit factor ratio).
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