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Kilometer per hour to Knot (international) Converter

Use this page to convert kilometer per hour values into knot (international), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 km/h = 0.539956803455723 kn

1 kn = 1.852 km/h

Example: 60 km/h = 32.3974082073434 kn

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Kilometer per hour

A kilometer per hour equals 1,000 meters traveled in 3,600 seconds.

History: It became standard alongside metric road systems.

Current use: Kilometers per hour are used for traffic and transport outside the US.

Also written as km/h, kph, kmh, kilometers per hour, kilometres per hour.

Knot (international)

An international knot equals one international nautical mile per hour.

History: The term comes from historical maritime navigation methods.

Current use: Knots are used in aviation, marine navigation, and weather reports.

Also written as kn, kt, kts, knots.

Kilometer per hour to Knot (international) table

Kilometer per hour [km/h]Knot (international) [kn]
0.01 km/h0.00539956803455724 kn
0.1 km/h0.0539956803455724 kn
1 km/h0.539956803455723 kn
2 km/h1.07991360691145 kn
5 km/h2.69978401727862 kn
10 km/h5.39956803455724 kn
20 km/h10.7991360691145 kn
50 km/h26.9978401727862 kn
100 km/h53.9956803455724 kn

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Knot (international) (kn) are in one Kilometer per hour (km/h)?

    One Kilometer per hour equals 0.539956803455723 Knot (international).

  • How do you convert Kilometer per hour to Knot (international)?

    Multiply the Kilometer per hour value by 0.539956803455723 to get the result in Knot (international).

  • How do you convert Knot (international) back to Kilometer per hour?

    Multiply the Knot (international) value by 1.852 to get back to Kilometer per hour.

  • What is 60 Kilometer per hour in Knot (international)?

    60 Kilometer per hour equals 32.3974082073434 Knot (international).