knot to foot per second
Live knot (kn) to foot per second (ft/s) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
knot
foot per second
1 kn = 1.6878ft/s
Conversion table
Ten sample values from knot to foot per second. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| knot (kn) | → | foot per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kn | → | 0.001688 ft/s |
| 0.01 kn | → | 0.016878 ft/s |
| 0.1 kn | → | 0.168781 ft/s |
| 0.5 kn | → | 0.843905 ft/s |
| 1 kn | → | 1.68781 ft/s |
| 2 kn | → | 3.37562 ft/s |
| 5 kn | → | 8.439049 ft/s |
| 10 kn | → | 16.878099 ft/s |
| 100 kn | → | 168.780986 ft/s |
| 1,000 kn | → | 1,687.809857 ft/s |
About the knot
1 nautical mile per hour. Marine and aviation.
About the foot per second
Ballistics and engineering in the US.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert knot to foot per second?
Multiply the knot value by 1.68781 to get it in foot per second. For example, 10 kn = 16.8781 ft/s.
What is 1 kn in ft/s?
1 kn = 1.68781 ft/s.
What is 100 kn in ft/s?
100 kn = 168.781 ft/s.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 1.68781 (the unit factor ratio).
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