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Convert Knots to Meters/second (kn to m/s)
1 kn = 0.514444444 m/s. Convert knots to meters/second with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.
Conversion factor
m/s = kn × 0.514444444
1 kn = 0.514444444 m/s
Multiply by 0.514444444 m/s to go from knots to meters/second, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.
kn to m/s table
| Knots (kn) | Meters/second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.514444444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.02888889 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.57222222 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.14444444 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.2888889 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444444 m/s |
Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the speed unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters/second are in one knot?
One knot is 0.514444444 m/s, so 100 kn is 51.4444444 m/s.
What is the formula to convert knots to meters/second?
m/s = kn × 0.514444444. Multiply the value in knots by 0.514444444 to get meters/second.
How do I convert meters/second back to knots?
kn = m/s × 1.94384449, so 1 m/s is 1.94384449 kn. The m/s to kn page carries the same table in that direction.