Convert knots to meters per second
Enter a knots value below and convert to meters per second
kn
1 knot ≈
0.514 meters per second
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How to convert knots to meters per second
To convert knots to meters per second, multiply a knots value by 463/900.
Formula m/s = kn × 463/900
Example: Convert 10 knots to meters per second Calculations: 10 kn × 463/900 ≈ 5.1444 m/s
Knot (kn)
The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, or 1.852 kilometers per hour.
Meter per second (m/s)
The meter per second is a unit of speed in the metric system, defined as the number of meters traveled in one second. It is equal to about 3.28084 feet per second.