Feet Per Second to Knots Converter (ft/s to kn)
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Formula
To convert feet per second to knots, multiply the value by 0.592483801.
kn = ft/s × 0.592483801
Example calculation
Convert 5 ft/s to kn:
5 ft/s × 0.592483801 = 2.96242 kn
Conversion table
| ft/s | kn |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5925 |
| 2 | 1.1850 |
| 3 | 1.7775 |
| 4 | 2.3699 |
| 5 | 2.9624 |
| 6 | 3.5549 |
| 7 | 4.1474 |
| 8 | 4.7399 |
| 9 | 5.3324 |
| 10 | 5.9248 |
| 15 | 8.8873 |
| 20 | 11.8497 |
| 25 | 14.8121 |
| 30 | 17.7745 |
| 35 | 20.7369 |
| 40 | 23.6994 |
| 45 | 26.6618 |
| 50 | 29.6242 |
| 55 | 32.5866 |
| 60 | 35.5490 |
| 65 | 38.5114 |
| 70 | 41.4739 |
| 75 | 44.4363 |
| 80 | 47.3987 |
| 85 | 50.3611 |
| 90 | 53.3235 |
| 95 | 56.2860 |
| 100 | 59.2484 |
| 200 | 118.4968 |
| 500 | 296.2419 |
| 1000 | 592.4838 |
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About the units
- Foot Per Second (ft/s)
- Used in US engineering and ballistics. Exactly 0.3048 metres per second.
- Knot (kn)
- One nautical mile per hour, used in sailing, aviation and weather reports.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert feet per second to knots?
- To convert feet per second to knots, multiply the value by 0.592483801.
- How many knots are in 1 foot per second?
- 1 foot per second equals 0.592484 kn.
- How many knots are in 10 feet per second?
- 10 ft/s equals 5.92484 kn.
- How do I convert knots back to feet per second?
- Use the reverse converter: 1 knot equals 1.68781 ft/s.
- 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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