Convert Kilometers per Hour to Knots
km/h to kn · speed conversion
What are kilometers per hour and knots?
Kilometers per hour is the standard metric unit for vehicle speed in most countries. A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h), used in aviation and shipping. For reference: a brisk walk is about 5 km/h (3 mph), and highway speed is around 100 km/h (62 mph).
How to convert kilometers per hour to knots
1 km/h = 0.539958 kn. To convert, multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.539958. For example, 5 km/h = 2.69979 kn, and 20 km/h = 10.7992 kn. To go the other way, multiply knots by 1.852 (since 1 kn = 1.852 km/h).
Kilometers per Hour to Knots conversion table
| Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.539958 |
| 5 | 2.69979 |
| 10 | 5.39958 |
| 30 | 16.1987 |
| 60 | 32.3975 |
| 100 | 53.9958 |
| 120 | 64.7949 |
FAQ
What is 1 km/h in kn?
1 km/h = 0.539958 kn. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.539958.
How do I convert knots back to kilometers per hour?
Go the other way: 1 kn = 1.852 km/h, so multiply knots by 1.852 to get kilometers per hour.
Is a kilometers per hour bigger than a knot?
No — 1 km/h is the smaller unit, equal to 0.539958 kn (it takes 1.852 km/h to make one kn).
Are these speed conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.