Knots to Miles Per Hour
Convert knots (kn) to miles per hour (mph). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert knots to miles per hour
To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply the number of knots by 1.150779448.
Example
Convert 5 knots to miles per hour:
Knot to mile per hour conversion chart
| Knots (kn) | Miles Per Hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.150779 mph |
| 2 kn | 2.301559 mph |
| 3 kn | 3.452338 mph |
| 4 kn | 4.603118 mph |
| 5 kn | 5.753897 mph |
| 6 kn | 6.904677 mph |
| 7 kn | 8.055456 mph |
| 8 kn | 9.206236 mph |
| 9 kn | 10.35702 mph |
| 10 kn | 11.50779 mph |
| 12 kn | 13.80935 mph |
| 15 kn | 17.26169 mph |
| 20 kn | 23.01559 mph |
| 25 kn | 28.76949 mph |
| 30 kn | 34.52338 mph |
| 40 kn | 46.03118 mph |
| 50 kn | 57.53897 mph |
| 60 kn | 69.04677 mph |
| 70 kn | 80.55456 mph |
| 75 kn | 86.30846 mph |
| 80 kn | 92.06236 mph |
| 90 kn | 103.5702 mph |
| 100 kn | 115.0779 mph |
| 150 kn | 172.6169 mph |
| 200 kn | 230.1559 mph |
| 250 kn | 287.6949 mph |
| 500 kn | 575.3897 mph |
| 1,000 kn | 1,150.779 mph |
Going the other way? See the miles 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.
Mile Per Hour (mph)
Miles per hour is the road speed unit in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.150779448 miles per hour in a knot.
How many knots are in a mile per hour?
There are 0.8689762419 knots in a mile per hour.
How do you convert knots to miles per hour?
To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply the number of knots by 1.150779448.
What is 5 knots in miles per hour?
5 knots equals 5.7539 miles per hour.
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