Please provide values below to convert Knot [kn] to Meter per Second [m/s], or vice versa.
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)
A knot equals one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h). Used in maritime and aviation navigation.
| Knot [kn] | Meter per Second [m/s] |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.514444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.028888 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.57222 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.14444 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.28888 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444 m/s |
| 200 kn | 102.8888 m/s |
| 500 kn | 257.222 m/s |
| 1000 kn | 514.444 m/s |
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