Speed conversion

Convert Meter per second to Knot

1 meter per second (m/s) equals 1.943844492441 knot (kn). Enter any value below to convert from m/s to kn.

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1 m/s = 1.9438444924 kn

All Speed units

From 1 m/s
UnitValue
Meter per second m/s 1
Kilometer per hour km/h 3.6
Mile per hour mph 2.2369362921
Knot kn 1.9438444924
Foot per second ft/s 3.280839895
Centimeter per second cm/s 100
Speed of light c 0.0000000033
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Formula

m/s to kn conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

kn = m/s x 1.943844492441

Worked example

2 m/s = 3.8876889849 kn.

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

Quick reference

Meter per second to Knot table

Meter per second (m/s)Knot (kn)
0.010.0194384449
0.10.1943844492
11.9438444924
23.8876889849
59.7192224622
1019.4384449244
2548.596112311
5097.192224622
100194.3844492441
1,0001,943.8444924406

From unit

About the meter per second

The SI derived unit of speed.

Symbol: m/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

m/s to kn FAQ

How do you convert meter per second to knot?

Use the formula kn = m/s x 1.943844492441. 1 meter per second (m/s) equals 1.943844492441 knot (kn).

Is the m/s to kn conversion exact?

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