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

1 kn = 1.68781 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

Example calculation

Convert 5 kn to ft/s:

5 kn × 1.68780986 = 8.43905 ft/s

Conversion table

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
1525.3171
2033.7562
2542.1952
3050.6343
3559.0733
4067.5124
4575.9514
5084.3905
5592.8295
60101.2686
65109.7076
70118.1467
75126.5857
80135.0248
85143.4638
90151.9029
95160.3419
100168.7810
200337.5620
500843.9049
10001687.8099
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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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