Kilometers Per Hour to Knots
Convert kilometers per hour (km/h) to knots (kn). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert kilometers per hour to knots
To convert kilometers per hour to knots, divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852.
Example
Convert 5 kilometers per hour to knots:
Kilometer Per Hour to knot conversion chart
| Kilometers Per Hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.5399568 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.079914 kn |
| 3 km/h | 1.61987 kn |
| 4 km/h | 2.159827 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.699784 kn |
| 6 km/h | 3.239741 kn |
| 7 km/h | 3.779698 kn |
| 8 km/h | 4.319654 kn |
| 9 km/h | 4.859611 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.399568 kn |
| 12 km/h | 6.479482 kn |
| 15 km/h | 8.099352 kn |
| 20 km/h | 10.79914 kn |
| 25 km/h | 13.49892 kn |
| 30 km/h | 16.1987 kn |
| 40 km/h | 21.59827 kn |
| 50 km/h | 26.99784 kn |
| 60 km/h | 32.39741 kn |
| 70 km/h | 37.79698 kn |
| 75 km/h | 40.49676 kn |
| 80 km/h | 43.19654 kn |
| 90 km/h | 48.59611 kn |
| 100 km/h | 53.99568 kn |
| 150 km/h | 80.99352 kn |
| 200 km/h | 107.9914 kn |
| 250 km/h | 134.9892 kn |
| 500 km/h | 269.9784 kn |
| 1,000 km/h | 539.9568 kn |
Going the other way? See the knots to kilometers per hour chart.
About the units
Kilometer Per Hour (km/h)
Kilometers per hour is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most of the world.
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 kilometer per hour?
There are 0.5399568035 knots in a kilometer per hour.
How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.852 kilometers per hour in a knot.
How do you convert kilometers per hour to knots?
To convert kilometers per hour to knots, divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852.
What is 5 kilometers per hour in knots?
5 kilometers per hour equals 2.69978 knots.
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