Knot to Meter per second (kn → m/s)
Convert knot to meter per second instantly. The conversion factor is approximate to engineering precision.
Realtime·speed·SI
Approx
kn
× 0.5144
m/s
0.514444
Precision [auto]
6
📐kn to m/s formulaApprox.
m/s = kn × 0.514444444444
Inverse: kn = m/s × 1.943844492441
Worked example: 1 kn = 0.514444444444 m/s
ℹ️About these units
Knot (kn)
Maritime and aviation; 1 kn = 1 nmi/h.
Meter per second (m/s)
📊Reference table: kn → m/s
| Knot (kn) | Meter per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.514444 |
| 2 | 1.0289 |
| 5 | 2.5722 |
| 10 | 5.1444 |
| 15 | 7.7167 |
| 20 | 10.2889 |
| 25 | 12.8611 |
| 50 | 25.7222 |
| 100 | 51.4444 |
| 250 | 128.6111 |
| 500 | 257.2222 |
| 750 | 385.8333 |
| 1,000 | 514.4444 |
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