Foot per Second to Knot (ft/s to kn)
Convert ft/s to kn — Speed converter
One foot per second equals 0.59248431 kn, so to convert feet per second to knots you multiply the value by 0.59248431. A foot per second is smaller than a knot — going the other way, 1 kn = 1.687808 ft/s. For example, 10 ft/s = 5.924843 kn and 50 ft/s = 29.624216 kn.
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1 ft/s = 0.59248431 kn
Foot per Second to Knot formula
1 Foot per Second = 0.59248431 kn
Worked examples
- 25 ft/s = 14.812108 kn
- 100 ft/s = 59.248431 kn
Foot per Second to Knot conversion table
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | Knot (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.59248431 |
| 2 | 1.184969 |
| 3 | 1.777453 |
| 5 | 2.962422 |
| 8 | 4.739875 |
| 10 | 5.924843 |
| 12 | 7.109812 |
| 15 | 8.887265 |
| 20 | 11.849686 |
| 25 | 14.812108 |
| 50 | 29.624216 |
| 100 | 59.248431 |
| 250 | 148.121078 |
| 500 | 296.242157 |
| 1000 | 592.484313 |
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in one foot per second?
One foot per second equals 0.59248431 knots (kn).
How many feet per second are in one knot?
One knot equals 1.687808 feet per second (ft/s).
How do you convert feet per second to knots?
1 Foot per Second = 0.59248431 kn. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 ft/s in kn?
5 ft/s = 2.962422 kn.
What is 100 ft/s in kn?
100 ft/s = 59.248431 kn.
What is 10 ft/s in kn?
10 ft/s = 5.924843 kn.
What is 20 ft/s in kn?
20 ft/s = 11.849686 kn.
Is a foot per second bigger than a knot?
No. A foot per second is smaller — one foot per second equals 0.59248431 knots, while one knot equals 1.687808 feet per second.