knots to miles per hour
Convert knot to mile per hour — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 kn=1.1508 mph
How to convert knot to mile per hour
To convert knot to mile per hour, multiply by 1.15077945:
mph = kn × 1.15077945
For example, 10 kn × 1.150779 = 11.5078 mph.
kn to mph conversion table
| knots (kn) | miles per hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.1508 mph |
| 2 kn | 2.3016 mph |
| 5 kn | 5.7539 mph |
| 10 kn | 11.5078 mph |
| 25 kn | 28.7695 mph |
| 50 kn | 57.539 mph |
| 100 kn | 115.0779 mph |
| 250 kn | 287.6949 mph |
| 500 kn | 575.3897 mph |
| 1000 kn | 1150.7794 mph |
Other knot conversions
Convert to mile per hour from another unit
kn to mph — frequently asked
How many miles per hour are in 1 knot?
1 knot = 1.1508 miles per hour (kn × 1.150779 = mph).
What is the formula to convert knot to mile per hour?
Multiply your knot value by 1.15077945 to get mile per hour.
How do I convert 10 knots to miles per hour?
10 kn = 11.5078 mph. For 100 kn the answer is 115.0779 mph. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert knot to mile per hour
1Driving and traffic (mph ↔ km/h)
2Aviation and maritime (knots, Mach)
3Running, cycling and sports (km/h, mph, m/s)
4Physics and engineering (m/s)
Speed conversion — common questions
What is 60 mph in km/h?
60 mph × 1.60934 ≈ 96.56 km/h.
Why are nautical and aviation speeds in knots?
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour, and the nautical mile is based on Earth's geometry (1/60 of one degree of latitude), which makes navigation calculations simpler.
How fast is Mach 1?
Mach 1 is the speed of sound, ≈ 343 m/s at sea level at 20 °C. It varies with temperature and altitude.
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