Knots to Meters Per Second
Convert knots (kn) to meters per second (m/s). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert knots to meters per second
To convert knots to meters per second, multiply the number of knots by 0.5144444444.
Example
Convert 5 knots to meters per second:
Knot to meter per second conversion chart
| Knots (kn) | Meters Per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.5144444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.028889 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.543333 m/s |
| 4 kn | 2.057778 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.572222 m/s |
| 6 kn | 3.086667 m/s |
| 7 kn | 3.601111 m/s |
| 8 kn | 4.115556 m/s |
| 9 kn | 4.63 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.144444 m/s |
| 12 kn | 6.173333 m/s |
| 15 kn | 7.716667 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.28889 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.86111 m/s |
| 30 kn | 15.43333 m/s |
| 40 kn | 20.57778 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.72222 m/s |
| 60 kn | 30.86667 m/s |
| 70 kn | 36.01111 m/s |
| 75 kn | 38.58333 m/s |
| 80 kn | 41.15556 m/s |
| 90 kn | 46.3 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.44444 m/s |
| 150 kn | 77.16667 m/s |
| 200 kn | 102.8889 m/s |
| 250 kn | 128.6111 m/s |
| 500 kn | 257.2222 m/s |
| 1,000 kn | 514.4444 m/s |
Going the other way? See the meters per second 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.
Meter Per Second (m/s)
Meters per second is the SI unit of speed. Wind speed and physics problems are usually given in m/s.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a knot?
There are 0.5144444444 meters per second in a knot.
How many knots are in a meter per second?
There are 1.943844492 knots in a meter per second.
How do you convert knots to meters per second?
To convert knots to meters per second, multiply the number of knots by 0.5144444444.
What is 5 knots in meters per second?
5 knots equals 2.57222 meters per second.
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