Meters Per Second to Knots
Convert meters per second (m/s) to knots (kn). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert meters per second to knots
To convert meters per second to knots, multiply the number of meters per second by 1.943844492.
Example
Convert 5 meters per second to knots:
Meter Per Second to knot conversion chart
| Meters Per Second (m/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 1.943844 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.887689 kn |
| 3 m/s | 5.831533 kn |
| 4 m/s | 7.775378 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.719222 kn |
| 6 m/s | 11.66307 kn |
| 7 m/s | 13.60691 kn |
| 8 m/s | 15.55076 kn |
| 9 m/s | 17.4946 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.43844 kn |
| 12 m/s | 23.32613 kn |
| 15 m/s | 29.15767 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.87689 kn |
| 25 m/s | 48.59611 kn |
| 30 m/s | 58.31533 kn |
| 40 m/s | 77.75378 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.19222 kn |
| 60 m/s | 116.6307 kn |
| 70 m/s | 136.0691 kn |
| 75 m/s | 145.7883 kn |
| 80 m/s | 155.5076 kn |
| 90 m/s | 174.946 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.3844 kn |
| 150 m/s | 291.5767 kn |
| 200 m/s | 388.7689 kn |
| 250 m/s | 485.9611 kn |
| 500 m/s | 971.9222 kn |
| 1,000 m/s | 1,943.844 kn |
Going the other way? See the knots to meters per second chart.
About the units
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.
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 meter per second?
There are 1.943844492 knots in a meter per second.
How many meters per second are in a knot?
There are 0.5144444444 meters per second in a knot.
How do you convert meters per second to knots?
To convert meters per second to knots, multiply the number of meters per second by 1.943844492.
What is 5 meters per second in knots?
5 meters per second equals 9.71922 knots.
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