Feet Per Second to Knots
Convert feet per second (ft/s) to knots (kn). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert feet per second to knots
To convert feet per second to knots, divide the number of feet per second by 1.687809857.
Example
Convert 5 feet per second to knots:
Foot Per Second to knot conversion chart
| Feet Per Second (ft/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.5924838 kn |
| 2 ft/s | 1.184968 kn |
| 3 ft/s | 1.777451 kn |
| 4 ft/s | 2.369935 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.962419 kn |
| 6 ft/s | 3.554903 kn |
| 7 ft/s | 4.147387 kn |
| 8 ft/s | 4.73987 kn |
| 9 ft/s | 5.332354 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.924838 kn |
| 12 ft/s | 7.109806 kn |
| 15 ft/s | 8.887257 kn |
| 20 ft/s | 11.84968 kn |
| 25 ft/s | 14.8121 kn |
| 30 ft/s | 17.77451 kn |
| 40 ft/s | 23.69935 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.62419 kn |
| 60 ft/s | 35.54903 kn |
| 70 ft/s | 41.47387 kn |
| 75 ft/s | 44.43629 kn |
| 80 ft/s | 47.3987 kn |
| 90 ft/s | 53.32354 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.24838 kn |
| 150 ft/s | 88.87257 kn |
| 200 ft/s | 118.4968 kn |
| 250 ft/s | 148.121 kn |
| 500 ft/s | 296.2419 kn |
| 1,000 ft/s | 592.4838 kn |
Going the other way? See the knots to feet per second chart.
About the units
Foot Per Second (ft/s)
Feet per second is used for projectile velocities and fluid flow in US engineering.
Knot (kn)
A knot is one nautical mile per hour, about 1.852 km/h. Ships, aircraft and wind forecasts for sailors use knots.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in a foot per second?
There are 0.5924838013 knots in a foot per second.
How many feet per second are in a knot?
There are 1.687809857 feet per second in a knot.
How do you convert feet per second to knots?
To convert feet per second to knots, divide the number of feet per second by 1.687809857.
What is 5 feet per second in knots?
5 feet per second equals 2.96242 knots.
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