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Knot (international) to Meter per second Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 kn = 0.514444444444444 m/s

1 m/s = 1.9438444924406 kn

Example: 60 kn = 30.8666666666667 m/s

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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.

Meter per second

A meter per second represents one meter traveled each second.

History: It follows directly from the SI units for length and time.

Current use: Meters per second are used in science, physics, and technical calculations.

Also written as m/s, mps, meters per second, metres per second.

Knot (international) to Meter per second table

Knot (international) [kn]Meter per second [m/s]
0.01 kn0.00514444444444445 m/s
0.1 kn0.0514444444444445 m/s
1 kn0.514444444444444 m/s
2 kn1.02888888888889 m/s
5 kn2.57222222222222 m/s
10 kn5.14444444444444 m/s
20 kn10.2888888888889 m/s
50 kn25.7222222222222 m/s
100 kn51.4444444444444 m/s

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Meter per second (m/s) are in one Knot (international) (kn)?

    One Knot (international) equals 0.514444444444444 Meter per second.

  • How do you convert Knot (international) to Meter per second?

    Multiply the Knot (international) value by 0.514444444444444 to get the result in Meter per second.

  • How do you convert Meter per second back to Knot (international)?

    Multiply the Meter per second value by 1.9438444924406 to get back to Knot (international).

  • What is 60 Knot (international) in Meter per second?

    60 Knot (international) equals 30.8666666666667 Meter per second.