Feet per second (ft/s) to Knots (kn) Conversion
Feet per second
Feet per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed in the US customary and imperial systems equal to approximately 0.3048 m/s or 1.09728 km/h. It is commonly used in ballistics to express projectile velocities, in structural engineering for wind speed calculations, and in sports science. The speed of sound at sea level is approximately 1,125 ft/s (343 m/s), a reference used in firearms and aeronautics.
Knots
The knot is a unit of speed equal to exactly one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h), the standard unit for maritime and aerial navigation worldwide. Its name derives from the historical practice of measuring ship speed using a knotted rope thrown overboard. Because the nautical mile is tied to the Earth's geometry (one arcminute of latitude), a ship at 1 knot crosses one arcminute of latitude per hour.
| Feet per second (ft/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft/s | 0.0592 kn |
| 1 ft/s | 0.5925 kn |
| 2 ft/s | 1.185 kn |
| 3 ft/s | 1.7775 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.9624 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.9248 kn |
| 20 ft/s | 11.8497 kn |
| 30 ft/s | 17.7745 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.6242 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.2484 kn |
| 1000 ft/s | 592.4838 kn |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many knots are in 1 feet per second?
1 feet per second (ft/s) is exactly 0.592484 knots (kn).
How do I convert feet per second to knots?
Multiply the value in feet per second by 0.592484 to get the result in knots. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.