5 knots to feet per second (5 kn to ft/s)

5 kn = 8.44 ft/s

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Formula

To convert knots to feet per second, multiply the value by 1.68780986.

ft/s = kn × 1.68780986

How to convert 5 kn to ft/s

5 kn × 1.68780986 = 8.44 ft/s

Values near 5 kn

knots → feet per second
knft/s
11.6878
23.3756
35.0634
46.7512
58.4390
610.1269
711.8147
813.5025
915.1903
1016.8781
1118.5659
1220.2537
1321.9415
1423.6293
1525.3171
1627.0050
1728.6928
1830.3806
1932.0684
2033.7562
2135.4440
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About the units

Knot (kn)
One nautical mile per hour, used in sailing, aviation and weather reports.
Foot Per Second (ft/s)
Used in US engineering and ballistics. Exactly 0.3048 metres per second.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert knots to feet per second?
To convert knots to feet per second, multiply the value by 1.68780986.
How many feet per second are in 1 knot?
1 knot equals 1.68781 ft/s.
How many feet per second are in 10 knots?
10 kn equals 16.8781 ft/s.
How do I convert feet per second back to knots?
Use the reverse converter: 1 foot per second equals 0.592484 kn.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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