Knots to Kilometers Per Hour
Convert knots (kn) to kilometers per hour (km/h). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert knots to kilometers per hour
To convert knots to kilometers per hour, multiply the number of knots by 1.852.
Example
Convert 5 knots to kilometers per hour:
Knot to kilometer per hour conversion chart
| Knots (kn) | Kilometers Per Hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.852 km/h |
| 2 kn | 3.704 km/h |
| 3 kn | 5.556 km/h |
| 4 kn | 7.408 km/h |
| 5 kn | 9.26 km/h |
| 6 kn | 11.112 km/h |
| 7 kn | 12.964 km/h |
| 8 kn | 14.816 km/h |
| 9 kn | 16.668 km/h |
| 10 kn | 18.52 km/h |
| 12 kn | 22.224 km/h |
| 15 kn | 27.78 km/h |
| 20 kn | 37.04 km/h |
| 25 kn | 46.3 km/h |
| 30 kn | 55.56 km/h |
| 40 kn | 74.08 km/h |
| 50 kn | 92.6 km/h |
| 60 kn | 111.12 km/h |
| 70 kn | 129.64 km/h |
| 75 kn | 138.9 km/h |
| 80 kn | 148.16 km/h |
| 90 kn | 166.68 km/h |
| 100 kn | 185.2 km/h |
| 150 kn | 277.8 km/h |
| 200 kn | 370.4 km/h |
| 250 kn | 463 km/h |
| 500 kn | 926 km/h |
| 1,000 kn | 1,852 km/h |
Going the other way? See the kilometers per hour to knots chart.
About the units
Knot (kn)
A knot is one nautical mile per hour, about 1.852 km/h. Ships, aircraft and wind forecasts for sailors use knots.
Kilometer Per Hour (km/h)
Kilometers per hour is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most of the world.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.852 kilometers per hour in a knot.
How many knots are in a kilometer per hour?
There are 0.5399568035 knots in a kilometer per hour.
How do you convert knots to kilometers per hour?
To convert knots to kilometers per hour, multiply the number of knots by 1.852.
What is 5 knots in kilometers per hour?
5 knots equals 9.26 kilometers per hour.
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