knot to metre per second
Live knot (kn) to metre per second (m/s) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
knot
metre per second
1 kn = 0.5144m/s
Conversion table
Ten sample values from knot to metre per second. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| knot (kn) | → | metre per second (m/s) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 kn | → | 0.000514 m/s |
| 0.01 kn | → | 0.005144 m/s |
| 0.1 kn | → | 0.051444 m/s |
| 0.5 kn | → | 0.257222 m/s |
| 1 kn | → | 0.514444 m/s |
| 2 kn | → | 1.028889 m/s |
| 5 kn | → | 2.572222 m/s |
| 10 kn | → | 5.144444 m/s |
| 100 kn | → | 51.444444 m/s |
| 1,000 kn | → | 514.444444 m/s |
About the knot
1 nautical mile per hour. Marine and aviation.
About the metre per second
SI unit of speed.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert knot to metre per second?
Multiply the knot value by 0.514444 to get it in metre per second. For example, 10 kn = 5.1444 m/s.
What is 1 kn in m/s?
1 kn = 0.514444 m/s.
What is 100 kn in m/s?
100 kn = 51.4444 m/s.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 0.514444 (the unit factor ratio).
Related conversions
#1
knot → kilometer per hour
Convert knot to kilometer per hour
#2knot → mile per hour
Convert knot to mile per hour
#3knot → foot per second
Convert knot to foot per second
#4knot → mach
Convert knot to mach
#5kilometer per hour → knot
Convert kilometer per hour to knot
#6mile per hour → knot
Convert mile per hour to knot
#7foot per second → knot
Convert foot per second to knot
#8mach → knot
Convert mach to knot