Kilometer per Hour to Knot (km/h to kn)
Convert km/h to kn — Speed converter
One kilometer per hour equals 0.5399577 kn, so to convert kilometers per hour to knots you multiply the value by 0.5399577. A kilometer per hour is smaller than a knot — going the other way, 1 kn = 1.851997 km/h. For example, 10 km/h = 5.399577 kn and 50 km/h = 26.997885 kn.
1 km/h = 0.5399577 kn
Kilometer per Hour to Knot formula
1 Kilometer per Hour = 0.5399577 kn
Worked examples
- 25 km/h = 13.498943 kn
- 100 km/h = 53.99577 kn
Kilometer per Hour to Knot conversion table
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | Knot (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5399577 |
| 2 | 1.079915 |
| 3 | 1.619873 |
| 5 | 2.699789 |
| 8 | 4.319662 |
| 10 | 5.399577 |
| 12 | 6.479492 |
| 15 | 8.099366 |
| 20 | 10.799154 |
| 25 | 13.498943 |
| 50 | 26.997885 |
| 100 | 53.99577 |
| 250 | 134.989425 |
| 500 | 269.978851 |
| 1000 | 539.957702 |
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.5399577 knots (kn).
How many kilometers per hour are in one knot?
One knot equals 1.851997 kilometers per hour (km/h).
How do you convert kilometers per hour to knots?
1 Kilometer per Hour = 0.5399577 kn. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 km/h in kn?
5 km/h = 2.699789 kn.
What is 100 km/h in kn?
100 km/h = 53.99577 kn.
What is 10 km/h in kn?
10 km/h = 5.399577 kn.
What is 20 km/h in kn?
20 km/h = 10.799154 kn.
Is a kilometer per hour bigger than a knot?
No. A kilometer per hour is smaller — one kilometer per hour equals 0.5399577 knots, while one knot equals 1.851997 kilometers per hour.