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... Mile per hour = ... Knot (international)
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Mile per hour to Knot (international) Converter
Use this page to convert mile per hour values into knot (international), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 mph = 0.868976241900648 kn
1 kn = 1.15077944802354 mph
Example: 60 mph = 52.1385745140389 kn
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Mile per hour
A mile per hour equals 0.44704 meters per second.
History: It developed from customary distance units and time measurement.
Current use: Miles per hour are used on roads and in motorsports in the United States.
Also written as mph, miles 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.
Mile per hour to Knot (international) table
| Mile per hour [mph] | Knot (international) [kn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mph | 0.00868976241900648 kn |
| 0.1 mph | 0.0868976241900648 kn |
| 1 mph | 0.868976241900648 kn |
| 2 mph | 1.7379524838013 kn |
| 5 mph | 4.34488120950324 kn |
| 10 mph | 8.68976241900648 kn |
| 20 mph | 17.379524838013 kn |
| 50 mph | 43.4488120950324 kn |
| 100 mph | 86.8976241900648 kn |
Frequently asked questions
How many Knot (international) (kn) are in one Mile per hour (mph)?
One Mile per hour equals 0.868976241900648 Knot (international).
How do you convert Mile per hour to Knot (international)?
Multiply the Mile per hour value by 0.868976241900648 to get the result in Knot (international).
How do you convert Knot (international) back to Mile per hour?
Multiply the Knot (international) value by 1.15077944802354 to get back to Mile per hour.
What is 60 Mile per hour in Knot (international)?
60 Mile per hour equals 52.1385745140389 Knot (international).