Knot to Meter per Second (kn to m/s)
Convert kn to m/s — Speed converter
One knot equals 0.514444 m/s, so to convert knots to meters per second you multiply the value by 0.514444. A knot is smaller than a meter per second — going the other way, 1 m/s = 1.943846 kn. For example, 10 kn = 5.14444 m/s and 50 kn = 25.7222 m/s.
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1 kn = 0.514444 m/s
Knot to Meter per Second formula
1 Knot = 0.514444 m/s
Worked examples
- 25 kn = 12.8611 m/s
- 100 kn = 51.4444 m/s
Knot to Meter per Second conversion table
| Knot (kn) | Meter per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.514444 |
| 2 | 1.028888 |
| 3 | 1.543332 |
| 5 | 2.57222 |
| 8 | 4.115552 |
| 10 | 5.14444 |
| 12 | 6.173328 |
| 15 | 7.71666 |
| 20 | 10.28888 |
| 25 | 12.8611 |
| 50 | 25.7222 |
| 100 | 51.4444 |
| 250 | 128.611 |
| 500 | 257.222 |
| 1000 | 514.444 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in one knot?
One knot equals 0.514444 meters per second (m/s).
How many knots are in one meter per second?
One meter per second equals 1.943846 knots (kn).
How do you convert knots to meters per second?
1 Knot = 0.514444 m/s. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 kn in m/s?
5 kn = 2.57222 m/s.
What is 100 kn in m/s?
100 kn = 51.4444 m/s.
What is 10 kn in m/s?
10 kn = 5.14444 m/s.
What is 20 kn in m/s?
20 kn = 10.28888 m/s.
Is a knot bigger than a meter per second?
No. A knot is smaller — one knot equals 0.514444 meters per second, while one meter per second equals 1.943846 knots.