ConvBolt — Unit ConverterKnot (kn) Converter Hub
The knot (kn) is one of the units in the speed family. Rather than jump between 4 separate converter pages, this hub gathers every kn conversion in one place: the table below gives the factor for each partner unit in both directions, so you can see at a glance whether a value will come out larger or smaller.
The numbers are exact to seven significant figures, which is more precision than most day-to-day work needs but matters when a factor is applied repeatedly in a spreadsheet or a batch calculation. As a quick sense of scale: 1000 kn = 514.4444 m/s, and 1000 kn = 1852 km/h.
Every row links to a dedicated converter with a worked example, a full value table and the reverse page, so you can go straight from this overview to the specific conversion you need.
All kn conversions
| Convert from kn | Factor | Convert to kn |
|---|---|---|
| kn to m/s | 0.5144444 m/s | m/s to kn |
| kn to km/h | 1.852 km/h | km/h to kn |
| kn to mph | 1.150779 mph | mph to kn |
| kn to ft/s | 1.68781 ft/s | ft/s to kn |
Popular kn conversions
Use any of the converters in the table above.
Frequently asked questions
How many units can the kn be converted to?
4 partner units in the Speed family: m/s, km/h, mph, ft/s.
What is the kn conversion factor?
Knot: 1 kn = 0.5144444 m/s; 1 kn = 1.852 km/h; 1 kn = 1.150779 mph, and so on for every other partner unit.
Back to the Speed conversions hub, the ConvBolt Unit Converter, or browse our conversion guides.