📏 Knots to Meters per second Converter
Convert knots (kn) to meters per second (m/s) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.
Quick answer: 1 knot (kn) = 0.51444444 meters per second (m/s). Formula: m/s = kn × 0.51444444.
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Knots to Meters per second Converter inputs
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Knots to Meters per second conversion table
| Knots (kn) | Meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kn | 0.051444444 m/s |
| 0.5 kn | 0.25722222 m/s |
| 1 kn | 0.51444444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.0288889 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.5433333 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.5722222 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.1444444 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.288889 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.861111 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.722222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.444444 m/s |
| 1,000 kn | 514.44444 m/s |
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How to convert knots to meters per second
Multiply the number of knots by 0.51444444 to get meters per second: m/s = kn × 0.51444444.
Example: 5 kn = 2.5722222 m/s.
The knot (kn) and the meter per second (m/s) are both units of speed. Need the opposite direction? Use the m/s to kn converter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a knot?
1 knot = 0.51444444 meters per second.
How do I convert knots to meters per second?
Use the formula m/s = kn × 0.51444444. For example, 5 kn = 2.5722222 m/s.
How do I convert meters per second back to knots?
1 meter per second = 1.9438445 knots. Use the m/s to kn converter linked on this page.
Are these conversions exact?
Yes – all factors use the internationally defined values (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are rounded to 8 significant digits for display.