Knot → Meter per second (kn → m/s)

1 kn = 0.51444444444 m/s
1 Knot (kn) = 0.51444444444 Meter per second (m/s).

Knot (kn):


Meter per second (m/s):

If you want to reverse convert, use Meter per second → Knot. 1 m/s = 1.9438444924574 kn. You can also explore the full Speed converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Knot to Meter per second formula: value in m/s = value in kn × 0.51444444444.

Meter per second to Knot formula: value in kn = value in m/s × 1.9438444924574.

How to convert Knot to Meter per second

To convert Knot to Meter per second, multiply the value in kn by 0.51444444444. This gives the result in m/s.

For example, 1 kn = 0.51444444444 m/s and 10 kn = 5.1444444444 m/s.

What is Knot?

Knot (kn): Nautical miles travelled per hour, used at sea and in aviation. 1 kn = 1.852 km/h.

What is Meter per second?

Meter per second (m/s): Distance covered each second in SI mechanics. 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h.

FAQ

Knot → other Speed units

• 1 knot → meter per second = 0.51444444444 meter per second
• 1 knot → kilometer per hour = 1.851999999984 kilometer per hour
• 1 knot → kilometer per second = 0.00051444444444 kilometer per second
• 1 knot → miles per hour = 1.1507794480136 miles per hour
• 1 knot = 1.7160019563934E-9 speed of light
• 1 knot → mach = 0.0015117380089333 mach
• 1 knot → feet per second = 1.6878098570866 feet per second
• 1 knot → foot per minute = 101.2685914252 foot per minute

Knot → Meter per second Table

The table below shows common values from Knot to Meter per second and the reverse direction for quick reference.

Meter per second → Knot Table

Meter per second → Knot

The reverse value is 1 m/s = 1.9438444924574 kn.