Knot to Foot per second (kn → ft/s)
Convert knot to foot per second instantly. The conversion factor is approximate to engineering precision.
Realtime·speed·SI
Approx
kn
× 1.6878
ft/s
1.6878
Precision [auto]
6
📐kn to ft/s formulaApprox.
ft/s = kn × 1.687809857101
Inverse: kn = ft/s × 0.592483801296
Worked example: 1 kn = 1.687809857101 ft/s
ℹ️About these units
Knot (kn)
Maritime and aviation; 1 kn = 1 nmi/h.
Foot per second (ft/s)
📊Reference table: kn → ft/s
| Knot (kn) | Foot per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6878 |
| 2 | 3.3756 |
| 5 | 8.439 |
| 10 | 16.8781 |
| 15 | 25.3171 |
| 20 | 33.7562 |
| 25 | 42.1952 |
| 50 | 84.3905 |
| 100 | 168.781 |
| 250 | 421.9525 |
| 500 | 843.9049 |
| 750 | 1,265.86 |
| 1,000 | 1,687.81 |
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