Knots to Meters per Second (kn → m/s) — Free Online Converter

kn → m/s Reference Table

kn	m/s
0.001 kn	0.0005144444444 m/s
0.002 kn	0.001028888889 m/s
0.003 kn	0.001543333333 m/s
0.004 kn	0.002057777778 m/s
0.005 kn	0.002572222222 m/s
0.006 kn	0.003086666667 m/s
0.007 kn	0.003601111111 m/s
0.008 kn	0.004115555556 m/s
0.009 kn	0.00463 m/s
0.01 kn	0.005144444444 m/s
0.02 kn	0.01028888889 m/s
0.03 kn	0.01543333333 m/s
0.04 kn	0.02057777778 m/s
0.05 kn	0.02572222222 m/s
0.06 kn	0.03086666667 m/s
0.07 kn	0.03601111111 m/s
0.08 kn	0.04115555556 m/s
0.09 kn	0.0463 m/s
0.1 kn	0.05144444444 m/s
0.2 kn	0.1028888889 m/s
0.3 kn	0.1543333333 m/s
0.4 kn	0.2057777778 m/s
0.5 kn	0.2572222222 m/s
0.6 kn	0.3086666667 m/s
0.7 kn	0.3601111111 m/s
0.8 kn	0.4115555556 m/s
0.9 kn	0.463 m/s
1 kn	0.5144444444 m/s
1.5 kn	0.7716666667 m/s
2 kn	1.028888889 m/s
2.5 kn	1.286111111 m/s
3 kn	1.543333333 m/s
3.5 kn	1.800555556 m/s
4 kn	2.057777778 m/s
4.5 kn	2.315 m/s
5 kn	2.572222222 m/s
5.5 kn	2.829444444 m/s
6 kn	3.086666667 m/s
6.5 kn	3.343888889 m/s
7 kn	3.601111111 m/s
7.5 kn	3.858333333 m/s
8 kn	4.115555556 m/s
8.5 kn	4.372777778 m/s
9 kn	4.63 m/s
9.5 kn	4.887222222 m/s
10 kn	5.144444444 m/s
11 kn	5.658888889 m/s
12 kn	6.173333333 m/s
13 kn	6.687777778 m/s
14 kn	7.202222222 m/s
15 kn	7.716666667 m/s
16 kn	8.231111111 m/s
17 kn	8.745555556 m/s
18 kn	9.26 m/s
19 kn	9.774444444 m/s
20 kn	10.28888889 m/s
25 kn	12.86111111 m/s
30 kn	15.43333333 m/s
35 kn	18.00555556 m/s
40 kn	20.57777778 m/s
45 kn	23.15 m/s
50 kn	25.72222222 m/s
55 kn	28.29444444 m/s
60 kn	30.86666667 m/s
65 kn	33.43888889 m/s
70 kn	36.01111111 m/s
75 kn	38.58333333 m/s
80 kn	41.15555556 m/s
85 kn	43.72777778 m/s
90 kn	46.3 m/s
95 kn	48.87222222 m/s
100 kn	51.44444444 m/s
120 kn	61.73333333 m/s
125 kn	64.30555556 m/s
130 kn	66.87777778 m/s
140 kn	72.02222222 m/s
150 kn	77.16666667 m/s
160 kn	82.31111111 m/s
175 kn	90.02777778 m/s
180 kn	92.6 m/s
200 kn	102.8888889 m/s
225 kn	115.75 m/s
250 kn	128.6111111 m/s
275 kn	141.4722222 m/s
300 kn	154.3333333 m/s
350 kn	180.0555556 m/s
400 kn	205.7777778 m/s
450 kn	231.5 m/s
500 kn	257.2222222 m/s
600 kn	308.6666667 m/s
700 kn	360.1111111 m/s
750 kn	385.8333333 m/s
800 kn	411.5555556 m/s
900 kn	463 m/s
1000 kn	514.4444444 m/s
1200 kn	617.3333333 m/s
1250 kn	643.0555556 m/s
1500 kn	771.6666667 m/s
1750 kn	900.2777778 m/s
2000 kn	1028.888889 m/s
2500 kn	1286.111111 m/s
3000 kn	1543.333333 m/s
4000 kn	2057.777778 m/s
4500 kn	2315 m/s
5000 kn	2572.222222 m/s
6000 kn	3086.666667 m/s
7000 kn	3601.111111 m/s
7500 kn	3858.333333 m/s
8000 kn	4115.555556 m/s
9000 kn	4630 m/s
10000 kn	5144.444444 m/s
15000 kn	7716.666667 m/s
20000 kn	10288.88889 m/s
25000 kn	12861.11111 m/s
50000 kn	25722.22222 m/s
75000 kn	38583.33333 m/s
100000 kn	51444.44444 m/s

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Knots to Meters per Second?

Converting between knots (kn) and meters per second (m/s) is one of the most common speed conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert kn to m/s saves time and prevents errors.

Speed conversions from kn to m/s are critical for navigation, aviation, and sports analytics. Pilots and sailors must constantly convert between knots, km/h, and mph to ensure safe travel and comply with international air and maritime regulations. For motorists driving across borders, understanding local speed limits in a different unit is vital to avoid fines and accidents. In sports, analyzing the performance of sprinters, cyclists, or racing cars often involves comparing speeds recorded in different measurement systems. Accurate speed conversion ensures safety, legal compliance, and fair competitive analysis.

How to Convert Knots to Meters per Second

To convert knots to meters per second, use the following formula:

m/s = kn × 0.5144444444

Example: 1 kn = 0.5144444444 m/s

For example, 5 kn = 2.572222222 m/s, 10 kn = 5.144444444 m/s, and 100 kn = 51.44444444 m/s. For larger values, 1000 kn = 514.4444444 m/s. Conversely, 1 m/s = 1.943844492 kn. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Knots vs MPH: a Knot is faster than a Mile per Hour (1 Knot = 1.15 mph).
Mach numbers: speed of sound varies with temperature/altitude.
Pace confusion: mixing up speed (distance/time) with pace (time/distance).

Pro Tips

Highway math: 60 mph = 1 mile per minute. Easy for ETA calculation.
KPH to MPH: Multiply km/h by 0.6 to get mph (approx).
Light speed: Nothing travels faster than light (approx 300,000 km/s).

What is a Knot?

A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Exclusively used in maritime and aviation navigation.

What is a Meter per Second?

The SI derived unit of speed and velocity.

Used in scientific contexts and physics.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters per second are in 1 knot?

1 kn equals 0.5144444444 m/s. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert knots to meters per second?

Multiply the value in kn by the conversion factor. For example, 10 kn = 5.144444444 m/s. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the knots to meters per second conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert knots to meters per second offline?

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What is the difference between knots and meters per second?

Knots (kn) and Meters per Second (m/s) are both units of speed but belong to different measurement systems. 1 kn = 0.5144444444 m/s. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Knots → Meters per Second