Knots to Meters per Second
Type a value in kn and the m/s equivalent appears instantly.
How to convert kn to m/s
Multiply the kn value by 0.514444444.
1 kn = 0.514444444 m/s
Quick conversion table
| kn | m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.514444444 |
| 2 | 1.028889 |
| 5 | 2.572222 |
| 10 | 5.144444 |
| 20 | 10.288889 |
| 50 | 25.722222 |
| 100 | 51.444444 |
| 500 | 257.2222 |
| 1000 | 514.4444 |
About the units
Knots (kn): One nautical mile per hour, about 1.852 km/h. Ships, aircraft and wind at sea.
Meters per Second (m/s): The SI unit of speed, standard in physics and wind measurements.