Knot

kn

Nautical speed unit (1 nautical mile per hour)

About Knot (kn)

Equal to one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h), the knot is the universal speed unit in maritime and aviation navigation. Its name comes from the historical practice of measuring a ship's speed by counting knots on a rope paid out over a fixed time. Tropical storm and hurricane wind speeds are reported in knots internationally.

Category
Speed
Symbol
kn
Also known as
knots kt kts
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CONVERT TO

Meter per Second m/s Kilometer per Hour km/h Mile per Hour mph Foot per Second ft/s Mach Ma Speed of Light c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Knot (kn)?

Nautical speed unit (1 nautical mile per hour)

How many Kilometer per Hour (km/h) are in one Knot (kn)?

One Knot (kn) equals 1.852 Kilometer per Hour (km/h).

How many Meter per Second (m/s) are in one Knot (kn)?

One Knot (kn) equals 0.514444 Meter per Second (m/s).

How many Mile per Hour (mph) are in one Knot (kn)?

One Knot (kn) equals 1.1508 Mile per Hour (mph).

How do I convert Knot to Kilometer per Hour?

To convert Knot to Kilometer per Hour, multiply the value by 1.852 (1 kn = 1.852 km/h).