Convert knots to meters per second
1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 knot equals
meters per second
1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s
The formula
Knots and meters per second both measure speed from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
m/s = kn × 0.5144444444
Going the other way? Convert meters per second to knots.
Knots to meters per second table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Knots (kn) | Meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.514444 |
| 2 | 1.0289 |
| 3 | 1.5433 |
| 4 | 2.0578 |
| 5 | 2.5722 |
| 6 | 3.0867 |
| 7 | 3.6011 |
| 8 | 4.1156 |
| 9 | 4.63 |
| 10 | 5.1444 |
| 15 | 7.7167 |
| 20 | 10.2889 |
| 25 | 12.8611 |
| 30 | 15.4333 |
| 40 | 20.5778 |
| 50 | 25.7222 |
| 75 | 38.5833 |
| 100 | 51.4444 |
| 250 | 128.61 |
| 500 | 257.22 |
| 1,000 | 514.44 |
Questions people ask
- How many meters per second are in a knot?
- One knot equals 0.5144444444 meters per second.
- How do I convert knots to meters per second by hand?
- Multiply the number of knots by 0.5144444444. For a rough check, 0.514 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 knot in meters per second?
- 1 knot is 0.51444444 meters per second.
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