Knot to Meter per second Converter

Convert kn to m/s instantly. Free online speed converter with accurate results for knots.

How to convert knots to meters per second?

To convert knots to meters per second, you can use the following conversion factor: **1 m/s = 1.943844492441 kn**. Simply multiply by 0.514444444444 to get the equivalent speed in meters per second.

v_(m/s) = v_(kn) × 0.514444444444

Example

Convert 100 kn to meters per second:

v_(m/s) = 100kn × 0.514444444444 = 51.44444444m/s

How many meters per second in a knot?

1 kn = 0.514444444444 m/s

How many knots in a meter per second?

1 m/s = 1.943844492441 kn

What is a Knot?

A knot (kn) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. It is commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts to measure the speed of ships and aircraft.

What is a Meter per second?

A meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, measuring the distance traveled in meters per second. It is commonly used in physics and engineering to describe velocity and motion.

Popular knot to meter per second conversion table

Knots (kn)	Meters per second (m/s)
1 kn	0.51444444 m/s
5 kn	2.57222222 m/s
10 kn	5.14444444 m/s
20 kn	10.28888889 m/s
30 kn	15.43333333 m/s
40 kn	20.57777778 m/s
50 kn	25.72222222 m/s
60 kn	30.86666667 m/s
70 kn	36.01111111 m/s
80 kn	41.15555556 m/s
90 kn	46.3 m/s
100 kn	51.44444444 m/s
120 kn	61.73333333 m/s
150 kn	77.16666667 m/s
200 kn	102.88888889 m/s
250 kn	128.61111111 m/s
300 kn	154.33333333 m/s
500 kn	257.22222222 m/s
750 kn	385.83333333 m/s
1,000 kn	514.44444444 m/s