Miles Per Hour to Knots Converter (mph to kn)

1 mph = 0.868976 kn

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Formula

To convert miles per hour to knots, multiply the value by 0.868976242.

kn = mph × 0.868976242

Example calculation

Convert 5 mph to kn:

5 mph × 0.868976242 = 4.34488 kn

Conversion table

miles per hour → knots
mphkn
10.8690
21.7380
32.6069
43.4759
54.3449
65.2139
76.0828
86.9518
97.8208
108.6898
1513.0346
2017.3795
2521.7244
3026.0693
3530.4142
4034.7590
4539.1039
5043.4488
5547.7937
6052.1386
6556.4835
7060.8283
7565.1732
8069.5181
8573.8630
9078.2079
9582.5527
10086.8976
200173.7952
500434.4881
1000868.9762
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About the units

Mile Per Hour (mph)
Used for road speed limits in the US and UK. Exactly 0.44704 metres per second.
Knot (kn)
One nautical mile per hour, used in sailing, aviation and weather reports.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert miles per hour to knots?
To convert miles per hour to knots, multiply the value by 0.868976242.
How many knots are in 1 mile per hour?
1 mile per hour equals 0.868976 kn.
How many knots are in 10 miles per hour?
10 mph equals 8.68976 kn.
How do I convert knots back to miles per hour?
Use the reverse converter: 1 knot equals 1.15078 mph.
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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