Knots to Meters Per Second Converter (kn to m/s)

1 kn = 0.514444 m/s

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Formula

To convert knots to meters per second, multiply the value by 0.514444444.

m/s = kn × 0.514444444

Example calculation

Convert 5 kn to m/s:

5 kn × 0.514444444 = 2.57222 m/s

Conversion table

knots → meters per second
knm/s
10.5144
21.0289
31.5433
42.0578
52.5722
63.0867
73.6011
84.1156
94.6300
105.1444
157.7167
2010.2889
2512.8611
3015.4333
3518.0056
4020.5778
4523.1500
5025.7222
5528.2944
6030.8667
6533.4389
7036.0111
7538.5833
8041.1556
8543.7278
9046.3000
9548.8722
10051.4444
200102.8889
500257.2222
1000514.4444
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About the units

Knot (kn)
One nautical mile per hour, used in sailing, aviation and weather reports.
Meter Per Second (m/s)
The SI unit of speed, used in physics, meteorology and sports science.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert knots to meters per second?
To convert knots to meters per second, multiply the value by 0.514444444.
How many meters per second are in 1 knot?
1 knot equals 0.514444 m/s.
How many meters per second are in 10 knots?
10 kn equals 5.14444 m/s.
How do I convert meters per second back to knots?
Use the reverse converter: 1 meter per second equals 1.94384 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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