Knots (kn) to Meters per second (m/s) Conversion
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.
Meters per second
Metres per second (m/s) is the SI coherent derived unit of speed, the preferred unit for speed in physics, engineering, and scientific literature worldwide because it integrates directly into SI equations. The speed of sound at 20 °C is approximately 343 m/s, human sprinting speed approaches 12 m/s, and the speed of light is exactly 299,792,458 m/s.
| Knots (kn) | Meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kn | 0.0514 m/s |
| 1 kn | 0.5144 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.0289 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.5433 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.5722 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.1444 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.2889 m/s |
| 30 kn | 15.4333 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444 m/s |
| 1000 kn | 514.4444 m/s |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many meters per second are in 1 knots?
1 knots (kn) is exactly 0.514444 meters per second (m/s).
How do I convert knots to meters per second?
Multiply the value in knots by 0.514444 to get the result in meters per second. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.