knots to feet per second
Convert knot to foot per second — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 kn=1.6878 ft/s
How to convert knot to foot per second
To convert knot to foot per second, multiply by 1.68780986:
ft/s = kn × 1.68780986
For example, 10 kn × 1.68781 = 16.8781 ft/s.
kn to ft/s conversion table
| knots (kn) | feet per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.6878 ft/s |
| 2 kn | 3.3756 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.439 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.8781 ft/s |
| 25 kn | 42.1952 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.3905 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.781 ft/s |
| 250 kn | 421.9525 ft/s |
| 500 kn | 843.9049 ft/s |
| 1000 kn | 1687.8099 ft/s |
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kn to ft/s — frequently asked
How many feet per second are in 1 knot?
1 knot = 1.6878 feet per second (kn × 1.68781 = ft/s).
What is the formula to convert knot to foot per second?
Multiply your knot value by 1.68780986 to get foot per second.
How do I convert 10 knots to feet per second?
10 kn = 16.8781 ft/s. For 100 kn the answer is 168.781 ft/s. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.