Speed conversion

Convert Centimeter per second to Knot

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

All Speed units

From 1 cm/s
UnitValue
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
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Formula

cm/s to kn conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kn = cm/s x 0.019438444924

Worked example

2 cm/s = 0.0388768898 kn.

All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.

Quick reference

Centimeter per second to Knot table

Centimeter per second (cm/s)Knot (kn)
0.010.0001943844
0.10.0019438445
10.0194384449
20.0388768898
50.0971922246
100.1943844492
250.4859611231
500.9719222462
1001.9438444924
1,00019.4384449244

From unit

About the centimeter per second

One centimeter traveled in one second.

Symbol: cm/s

To unit

About the knot

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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Questions

cm/s to kn FAQ

How do you convert centimeter per second to knot?

Use the formula kn = cm/s x 0.019438444924. 1 centimeter per second (cm/s) equals 0.019438444924 knot (kn).

Is the cm/s to kn conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.