Meters per second (m/s) to Knots (kn) Conversion
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
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 (m/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m/s | 0.1944 kn |
| 1 m/s | 1.9438 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.8877 kn |
| 3 m/s | 5.8315 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.7192 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.4384 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.8769 kn |
| 30 m/s | 58.3153 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.1922 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.3844 kn |
| 1000 m/s | 1,943.8445 kn |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many knots are in 1 meters per second?
1 meters per second (m/s) is exactly 1.9438 knots (kn).
How do I convert meters per second to knots?
Multiply the value in meters per second by 1.9438 to get the result in knots. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.