Formula
ft/s to kn conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
kn = ft/s x 0.592483801296
Worked example
2 ft/s = 1.1849676026 kn.
All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.
Speed conversion
Convert Foot per second to Knot
1 foot per second (ft/s) equals 0.592483801296 knot (kn). Enter any value below to convert from ft/s to kn.
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1 ft/s = 0.5924838013 kn
All Speed units
From 1 ft/s| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second m/s | 0.3048 |
| Kilometer per hour km/h | 1.09728 |
| Mile per hour mph | 0.6818181818 |
| Knot kn | 0.5924838013 |
| Foot per second ft/s | 1 |
| Centimeter per second cm/s | 30.48 |
| Speed of light c | 0.000000001 |
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Foot per second to Knot table
| Foot per second (ft/s) | Knot (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.005924838 |
| 0.1 | 0.0592483801 |
| 1 | 0.5924838013 |
| 2 | 1.1849676026 |
| 5 | 2.9624190065 |
| 10 | 5.924838013 |
| 25 | 14.8120950324 |
| 50 | 29.6241900648 |
| 100 | 59.2483801296 |
| 1,000 | 592.4838012959 |
From unit
About the foot per second
One international foot traveled in one second.
Symbol: ft/s
To unit
About the knot
One nautical mile per hour.
Symbol: kn
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ft/s to kn FAQ
How do you convert foot per second to knot?
Use the formula kn = ft/s x 0.592483801296. 1 foot per second (ft/s) equals 0.592483801296 knot (kn).
Is the ft/s to kn conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.