knots to meters per second
Convert knot to meter per second — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 kn=0.5144 m/s
How to convert knot to meter per second
To convert knot to meter per second, multiply by 0.51444444:
m/s = kn × 0.51444444
For example, 10 kn × 0.514444 = 5.1444 m/s.
kn to m/s conversion table
| knots (kn) | meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.5144 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.0289 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.5722 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.1444 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.8611 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444 m/s |
| 250 kn | 128.6111 m/s |
| 500 kn | 257.2222 m/s |
| 1000 kn | 514.4444 m/s |
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kn to m/s — frequently asked
How many meters per second are in 1 knot?
1 knot = 0.5144 meters per second (kn × 0.514444 = m/s).
What is the formula to convert knot to meter per second?
Multiply your knot value by 0.51444444 to get meter per second.
How do I convert 10 knots to meters per second?
10 kn = 5.1444 m/s. For 100 kn the answer is 51.4444 m/s. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.