5 knots to miles per hour
5 kn = 5.753897 mph. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 knots equals
miles per hour
1 kn = 1.150779 mph
The formula
Knots and miles per hour both measure speed from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
mph = kn × 1.15077945
Going the other way? Convert miles per hour to knots.
Knots to miles per hour table
Values either side of 5 kn.
| Knots (kn) | Miles per hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.57539 |
| 1 | 1.1508 |
| 1.5 | 1.7262 |
| 2 | 2.3016 |
| 2.5 | 2.8769 |
| 3 | 3.4523 |
| 3.5 | 4.0277 |
| 4 | 4.6031 |
| 4.5 | 5.1785 |
| 5 | 5.7539 |
| 5.5 | 6.3293 |
| 6 | 6.9047 |
| 6.5 | 7.4801 |
| 7 | 8.0555 |
| 7.5 | 8.6308 |
| 8 | 9.2062 |
| 8.5 | 9.7816 |
| 9 | 10.357 |
| 9.5 | 10.9324 |
| 10 | 11.5078 |
Questions people ask
- How many miles per hour are in a knot?
- One knot equals 1.15077945 miles per hour.
- How do I convert knots to miles per hour by hand?
- Multiply the number of knots by 1.15077945. For a rough check, 1.2 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 knots in miles per hour?
- 5 knots is 5.753897 miles per hour.
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