Knots to m/s

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

kn
m/s
1 kn = 0.51444 m/s
Full precision:0.51444 m/s
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 knots to meters per second, we divide by 1.9438 because one meter per second equals exactly 1.9438 knots.

1 meter per second = 1.9438 knots

Since there are 1.9438 knots in every meter per second, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 1.9438 = 0.51444 meters per second

So 1 knots = 0.51444 meters per second.

Quick check: 0.51444 × 1.9438 = 1 knots

How to Convert Knots to Meters per Second

To convert knots to meters per second, divide the value by 1.9438.

The Formula

Meters per Second = Knots ÷ 1.9438

Key Fact

1 meter per second = 1.9438 knots

Tip: To convert meters per second back to knots, multiply by 1.9438.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 kn = 0.51444 m/s
1 ÷ 1.9438 = 0.51444
Example 2: 5 kn = 2.5722 m/s
5 ÷ 1.9438 = 2.5722
Example 3: 10 kn = 5.1444 m/s
10 ÷ 1.9438 = 5.1444

Knots to Meters per Second Table

KnotsMeters per Second
1 kn0.51444 m/s
2 kn1.0289 m/s
5 kn2.5722 m/s
10 kn5.1444 m/s
20 kn10.2889 m/s
25 kn12.8611 m/s
50 kn25.7222 m/s
100 kn51.4444 m/s
250 kn128.611 m/s
500 kn257.222 m/s
1000 kn514.444 m/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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