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Convert knots to meters per second

Convert knots (kn) to meters per second (m/s). 1 kn = 0.514444 m/s, and 1 m/s = 1.94384 kn.

1 kn = 0.514444 m/s

Knots to M/S formula

m/s = kn × 0.5144444444

Multiply the number of knots by 0.5144444444.

Example: To convert 1 kn to meters per second: 1 × 0.5144444444 = 0.514444 m/s.

Quick answers

What is 1 kn in meters per second?
1 kn = 0.514444 m/s
What is 10 kn in meters per second?
10 kn = 5.14444 m/s
What is 20 kn in meters per second?
20 kn = 10.2889 m/s

Knots to M/S conversion table

M/S to Knots table
knots (kn)meters per second (m/s)
1 kn0.514444 m/s
5 kn2.57222 m/s
10 kn5.14444 m/s
15 kn7.71667 m/s
20 kn10.2889 m/s
25 kn12.8611 m/s
30 kn15.4333 m/s
40 kn20.5778 m/s
50 kn25.7222 m/s
100 kn51.4444 m/s
150 kn77.1667 m/s
250 kn128.611 m/s
500 kn257.222 m/s

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert knots to meters per second?

Multiply the number of knots by 0.5144444444. To convert 1 kn to meters per second: 1 × 0.5144444444 = 0.514444 m/s.

Is the Knots to M/S conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so 1 knot is exactly 0.514444444444 meters per second. Results on this page are rounded to six significant digits; pick more decimals in the converter if you need them.

What is 1 kn in meters per second?

1 kn = 0.514444 m/s.

How do I convert meters per second back to knots?

Use the reverse relationship: 1 m/s = 1.94384 kn. The M/S to Knots page has a converter and a full table.

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