Feet Per Second to Knots Converter (ft/s to kn)

1 ft/s = 0.592484 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

feet per second → knots
ft/skn
10.5925
21.1850
31.7775
42.3699
52.9624
63.5549
74.1474
84.7399
95.3324
105.9248
158.8873
2011.8497
2514.8121
3017.7745
3520.7369
4023.6994
4526.6618
5029.6242
5532.5866
6035.5490
6538.5114
7041.4739
7544.4363
8047.3987
8550.3611
9053.3235
9556.2860
10059.2484
200118.4968
500296.2419
1000592.4838
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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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