Knot to Foot per Second (kn to ft/s)
Convert kn to ft/s — Speed converter
One knot equals 1.687808 ft/s, so to convert knots to feet per second you multiply the value by 1.687808. A knot is larger than a foot per second — going the other way, 1 ft/s = 0.59248431 kn. For example, 10 kn = 16.878084 ft/s and 50 kn = 84.39042 ft/s.
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1 kn = 1.687808 ft/s
Knot to Foot per Second formula
1 Knot = 1.687808 ft/s
Worked examples
- 25 kn = 42.19521 ft/s
- 100 kn = 168.78084 ft/s
Knot to Foot per Second conversion table
| Knot (kn) | Foot per Second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.687808 |
| 2 | 3.375617 |
| 3 | 5.063425 |
| 5 | 8.439042 |
| 8 | 13.502467 |
| 10 | 16.878084 |
| 12 | 20.253701 |
| 15 | 25.317126 |
| 20 | 33.756168 |
| 25 | 42.19521 |
| 50 | 84.39042 |
| 100 | 168.78084 |
| 250 | 421.9521 |
| 500 | 843.904199 |
| 1000 | 1687.81 |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet per second are in one knot?
One knot equals 1.687808 feet per second (ft/s).
How many knots are in one foot per second?
One foot per second equals 0.59248431 knots (kn).
How do you convert knots to feet per second?
1 Knot = 1.687808 ft/s. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 kn in ft/s?
5 kn = 8.439042 ft/s.
What is 100 kn in ft/s?
100 kn = 168.78084 ft/s.
What is 10 kn in ft/s?
10 kn = 16.878084 ft/s.
What is 20 kn in ft/s?
20 kn = 33.756168 ft/s.
Is a knot bigger than a foot per second?
Yes. A knot is larger — one knot equals 1.687808 feet per second (ft/s).