Convert knots to feet per second

Enter a knots value below and convert to feet per second

kn
1 knot ≈
1.688 feet per second
* rounded result

How to convert knots to feet per second

To convert knots to feet per second, multiply a knots value by 1.68780986.

Formula fps = kn × 1.68780986

Example: Convert 10 knots to feet per second Calculations: 10 kn × 1.68780986 ≈ 16.878 fps

Knot (kn)

The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, or 1.852 kilometers per hour.

Foot per second (fps)

The foot per second is the imperial system's unit of speed, defined as the number of feet traveled in one second. It is equal to 0.3048 meters per second.