Convert Knot to Meter per Second

Please provide values below to convert Knot [kn] to Meter per Second [m/s], or vice versa.

Knot (kn)
Meter per Second (m/s)

How to Convert Knot to Meter per Second

1 Knot (kn) = 0.514444 Meter per Second (m/s)

1 Meter per Second (m/s) = 1.943846172 Knot (kn)

Example: convert 15 Knot (kn) to Meter per Second (m/s):
15 Knot (kn) = 15 × 0.514444 Meter per Second (m/s) = 7.71666 Meter per Second (m/s)

Knot Definition

A knot equals one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h). Used in maritime and aviation navigation.

Knot to Meter per Second Conversion Table

Knot [kn]Meter per Second [m/s]
1 kn0.514444 m/s
2 kn1.028888 m/s
5 kn2.57222 m/s
10 kn5.14444 m/s
20 kn10.28888 m/s
50 kn25.7222 m/s
100 kn51.4444 m/s
200 kn102.8888 m/s
500 kn257.222 m/s
1000 kn514.444 m/s