Formula
cm/s to kn conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 cm/s = 0.0388768898 kn.
All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.
Speed conversion
1 centimeter per second (cm/s) equals 0.019438444924 knot (kn). Enter any value below to convert from cm/s to kn.
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1 cm/s = 0.0194384449 kn
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second m/s | 0.01 |
| Kilometer per hour km/h | 0.036 |
| Mile per hour mph | 0.0223693629 |
| Knot kn | 0.0194384449 |
| Foot per second ft/s | 0.032808399 |
| Centimeter per second cm/s | 1 |
| Speed of light c | 0 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 cm/s = 0.0388768898 kn.
All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.
Quick reference
| Centimeter per second (cm/s) | Knot (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001943844 |
| 0.1 | 0.0019438445 |
| 1 | 0.0194384449 |
| 2 | 0.0388768898 |
| 5 | 0.0971922246 |
| 10 | 0.1943844492 |
| 25 | 0.4859611231 |
| 50 | 0.9719222462 |
| 100 | 1.9438444924 |
| 1,000 | 19.4384449244 |
From unit
One centimeter traveled in one second.
Symbol: cm/s
To unit
One nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: kn
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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure and international unit definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula kn = cm/s x 0.019438444924. 1 centimeter per second (cm/s) equals 0.019438444924 knot (kn).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.