Kilometers Per Hour to Knots Converter (km/h to kn)

1 km/h = 0.539957 kn

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Formula

To convert kilometers per hour to knots, multiply the value by 0.539956803.

kn = km/h × 0.539956803

Example calculation

Convert 5 km/h to kn:

5 km/h × 0.539956803 = 2.69978 kn

Conversion table

kilometers per hour → knots
km/hkn
10.5400
21.0799
31.6199
42.1598
52.6998
63.2397
73.7797
84.3197
94.8596
105.3996
158.0994
2010.7991
2513.4989
3016.1987
3518.8985
4021.5983
4524.2981
5026.9978
5529.6976
6032.3974
6535.0972
7037.7970
7540.4968
8043.1965
8545.8963
9048.5961
9551.2959
10053.9957
200107.9914
500269.9784
1000539.9568
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About the units

Kilometer Per Hour (km/h)
Used for road speed limits and vehicle speeds in most countries.
Knot (kn)
One nautical mile per hour, used in sailing, aviation and weather reports.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilometers per hour to knots?
To convert kilometers per hour to knots, multiply the value by 0.539956803.
How many knots are in 1 kilometer per hour?
1 kilometer per hour equals 0.539957 kn.
How many knots are in 10 kilometers per hour?
10 km/h equals 5.39957 kn.
How do I convert knots back to kilometers per hour?
Use the reverse converter: 1 knot equals 1.852 km/h.
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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