Knots to Feet per Second

Convert knots (kn) to feet per second (ft/s) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

kn
ft/s
1 kn = 1.6878 ft/s
Full precision:1.6878 ft/s
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 knots to feet per second, we multiply by 1.6878 because one knot equals exactly 1.6878 feet per second.

1 knot = 1.6878 feet per second

Since each knot contains 1.6878 feet per second, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1.6878 = 1.6878 feet per second

So 1 knots = 1.6878 feet per second.

Quick check: 1.6878 ÷ 1.6878 = 1 knots

How to Convert Knots to Feet per Second

To convert knots to feet per second, multiply the value by 1.6878.

The Formula

Feet per Second = Knots × 1.6878

Key Fact

1 knot = 1.6878 feet per second

Tip: To convert feet per second back to knots, divide by 1.6878.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kn = 1.6878 ft/s
1 × 1.6878 = 1.6878
Example 2: 5 kn = 8.439 ft/s
5 × 1.6878 = 8.439
Example 3: 10 kn = 16.8781 ft/s
10 × 1.6878 = 16.8781

Knots to Feet per Second Table

KnotsFeet per Second
1 kn1.6878 ft/s
2 kn3.3756 ft/s
5 kn8.439 ft/s
10 kn16.8781 ft/s
20 kn33.7562 ft/s
25 kn42.1952 ft/s
50 kn84.3904 ft/s
100 kn168.781 ft/s
250 kn421.952 ft/s
500 kn843.904 ft/s
1000 kn1687.81 ft/s

1 Knot in Other Units

Unit1 kn =
Knots to m/s0.51444 m/s
Knots to km/h1.852 km/h
Knots to Centimeters per Second51.4444 cm/s
Knots to mph1.1508 mph
Knots to Feet per Second1.6878 ft/s
Knots to Inches per Second20.2537 in/s
Knots to Mach0.0015118 Mach
Knots to Speed of Light1.716e-9 c
Knots to Kilometers per Second0.00051444 km/s

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