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Meter per second to Knot (international) Converter
Use this page to convert meter per second values into knot (international), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 m/s = 1.9438444924406 kn
1 kn = 0.514444444444444 m/s
Example: 60 m/s = 116.630669546436 kn
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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)
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 to Knot (international) table
| Meter per second [m/s] | Knot (international) [kn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m/s | 0.019438444924406 kn |
| 0.1 m/s | 0.19438444924406 kn |
| 1 m/s | 1.9438444924406 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.88768898488121 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.71922246220302 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.438444924406 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.8768898488121 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.1922246220302 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.38444924406 kn |
Frequently asked questions
How many Knot (international) (kn) are in one Meter per second (m/s)?
One Meter per second equals 1.9438444924406 Knot (international).
How do you convert Meter per second to Knot (international)?
Multiply the Meter per second value by 1.9438444924406 to get the result in Knot (international).
How do you convert Knot (international) back to Meter per second?
Multiply the Knot (international) value by 0.514444444444444 to get back to Meter per second.
What is 60 Meter per second in Knot (international)?
60 Meter per second equals 116.630669546436 Knot (international).
