Knots to metres per second
1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s
All units in this category
- 0.51444444m/s
- 1.852km/h
- 1.1507794mph
- 1kn
- 1.6878099ft/s
Formula
Multiply the value in knots by 0.51444444 to get metres per second.
m/s = kn × 0.51444444
How to convert knots to metres per second
Type a value in the field above and the result is calculated instantly. Use the arrow button to swap direction, or pick other units from the lists.
Knots to metres per second – common values
| Knots (kn) | Metres per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.514444 |
| 5 | 2.57222 |
| 10 | 5.14444 |
| 20 | 10.2889 |
| 30 | 15.4333 |
| 50 | 25.7222 |
| 70 | 36.0111 |
| 90 | 46.3 |
| 100 | 51.4444 |
| 120 | 61.7333 |
About the units
Knots. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, used at sea and in aviation.