Speed conversion

Convert Knot to Mile per hour

1 knot (kn) equals 1.150779448024 mile per hour (mph). Enter any value below to convert from kn to mph.

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1 kn = 1.150779448 mph

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 mph conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

mph = kn x 1.150779448024

Worked example

2 kn = 2.301558896 mph.

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

Quick reference

Knot to Mile per hour table

Knot (kn)Mile per hour (mph)
0.010.0115077945
0.10.1150779448
11.150779448
22.301558896
55.7538972401
1011.5077944802
2528.7694862006
5057.5389724012
100115.0779448024
1,0001,150.7794480235

From unit

About the knot

One nautical mile per hour.

Symbol: kn

To unit

About the mile per hour

One international mile traveled in one hour.

Symbol: mph

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Conversion standard

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 mph FAQ

How do you convert knot to mile per hour?

Use the formula mph = kn x 1.150779448024. 1 knot (kn) equals 1.150779448024 mile per hour (mph).

Is the kn to mph conversion exact?

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