Convert feet per second to knots
1 ft/s = 0.5924838 kn. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 foot per second equals
knots
1 ft/s = 0.5924838 kn
The formula
Feet per second and knots both measure speed from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
kn = ft/s × 0.5924838013
Going the other way? Convert knots to feet per second.
Feet per second to knots table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Feet per second (ft/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.592484 |
| 2 | 1.185 |
| 3 | 1.7775 |
| 4 | 2.3699 |
| 5 | 2.9624 |
| 6 | 3.5549 |
| 7 | 4.1474 |
| 8 | 4.7399 |
| 9 | 5.3324 |
| 10 | 5.9248 |
| 15 | 8.8873 |
| 20 | 11.8497 |
| 25 | 14.8121 |
| 30 | 17.7745 |
| 40 | 23.6994 |
| 50 | 29.6242 |
| 75 | 44.4363 |
| 100 | 59.2484 |
| 250 | 148.12 |
| 500 | 296.24 |
| 1,000 | 592.48 |
Questions people ask
- How many knots are in a foot per second?
- One foot per second equals 0.5924838013 knots.
- How do I convert feet per second to knots by hand?
- Multiply the number of feet per second by 0.5924838013. For a rough check, 0.592 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 foot per second in knots?
- 1 foot per second is 0.5924838 knots.
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