Speed conversion

Convert Knot to Meter per second

1 knot (kn) equals 0.514444444444 meter per second (m/s). Enter any value below to convert from kn to m/s.

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1 kn = 0.5144444444 m/s

All Speed units

From 1 kn
UnitValue
Meter per second m/s 0.5144444444
Kilometer per hour km/h 1.852
Mile per hour mph 1.150779448
Knot kn 1
Foot per second ft/s 1.6878098571
Centimeter per second cm/s 51.4444444444
Speed of light c 0.0000000017
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Formula

kn to m/s conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

m/s = kn x 0.514444444444

Worked example

2 kn = 1.0288888889 m/s.

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

Quick reference

Knot to Meter per second table

Knot (kn)Meter per second (m/s)
0.010.0051444444
0.10.0514444444
10.5144444444
21.0288888889
52.5722222222
105.1444444444
2512.8611111111
5025.7222222222
10051.4444444444
1,000514.4444444444

From unit

About the knot

One nautical mile per hour.

Symbol: kn

To unit

About the meter per second

The SI derived unit of speed.

Symbol: m/s

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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

kn to m/s FAQ

How do you convert knot to meter per second?

Use the formula m/s = kn x 0.514444444444. 1 knot (kn) equals 0.514444444444 meter per second (m/s).

Is the kn to m/s conversion exact?

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