Convert Meters per Second to Knots
m/s to kn · speed conversion
What are meters per second and knots?
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed, used in physics and science. 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 meters per second to knots
1 m/s = 1.94385 kn. To convert, multiply the number of meters per second by 1.94385. For example, 5 m/s = 9.71923 kn, and 20 m/s = 38.8769 kn. To go the other way, multiply knots by 0.514444 (since 1 kn = 0.514444 m/s).
Meters per Second to Knots conversion table
| Meters per Second (m/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.94385 |
| 5 | 9.71923 |
| 10 | 19.4385 |
| 30 | 58.3154 |
| 60 | 116.631 |
| 100 | 194.385 |
| 120 | 233.262 |
FAQ
What is 1 m/s in kn?
1 m/s = 1.94385 kn. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters per second by 1.94385.
How do I convert knots back to meters per second?
Go the other way: 1 kn = 0.514444 m/s, so multiply knots by 0.514444 to get meters per second.
Is a meters per second bigger than a knot?
Yes — 1 m/s is the larger unit, equal to 1.94385 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.