Knots to Meters per Second Converter

1 knot = 0.5144444 meters per second

1 meter per second = 1.943844 knots

100 kn = 51.44444 m/s

How to convert knots to meters per second

To convert knots to meters per second, multiply the value in knots by 0.514444444444.

m/s = kn × 0.514444444444

Example: 100 kn × 0.514444444444 = 51.44444 m/s

Knots to Meters per Second conversion table

Knot (kn)Meter per Second (m/s)
1 kn0.5144444 m/s
2 kn1.028889 m/s
3 kn1.543333 m/s
4 kn2.057778 m/s
5 kn2.572222 m/s
6 kn3.086667 m/s
7 kn3.601111 m/s
8 kn4.115556 m/s
9 kn4.63 m/s
10 kn5.144444 m/s
12 kn6.173333 m/s
15 kn7.716667 m/s
20 kn10.28889 m/s
25 kn12.86111 m/s
30 kn15.43333 m/s
40 kn20.57778 m/s
50 kn25.72222 m/s
60 kn30.86667 m/s
70 kn36.01111 m/s
75 kn38.58333 m/s
80 kn41.15556 m/s
90 kn46.3 m/s
100 kn51.44444 m/s
150 kn77.16667 m/s
200 kn102.8889 m/s
250 kn128.6111 m/s
500 kn257.2222 m/s
1,000 kn514.4444 m/s

About these units

Knot (kn)

The knot (kn) is a unit of speed. 1 knot equals 0.5144444444 meters per second. This value is exact by definition.

Meter per Second (m/s)

The meter per second (m/s) is a unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI). It is the reference unit for all speed conversions on this site.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 knot in meters per second?

1 knot equals 0.5144444 meters per second.

How do I convert knots to meters per second?

To convert knots to meters per second, multiply the value in knots by 0.514444444444. Example: 100 kn × 0.514444444444 = 51.44444 m/s

What is 100 kn in meters per second?

100 knots equals 51.44444 meters per second.