Use the calculator above to convert Knots (kn) to Feet per Second (ft/s) instantly, or check the reference table and answers below. 1 Knot equals 1.687810 ft/s.
To convert Knots to Feet per Second, multiply the Knots value by 1.68781. To go the other way, divide by 1.68781 instead.
How many Feet per Second are in 1 Knot?
1 Knot (kn) equals 1.687810 ft/s.
How many Feet per Second are in 10 Knots?
10 Knots (kn) equals 16.878100 ft/s.
Symbol: kn
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, used primarily in maritime and aviation navigation.
Symbol: ft/s
Feet per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed used mainly in the US, common in physics, ballistics, and engineering.
| Knots [kn] | Feet per Second [ft/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kn | 0.016878 ft/s |
| 0.1 kn | 0.168781 ft/s |
| 1 kn | 1.687810 ft/s |
| 2 kn | 3.375620 ft/s |
| 3 kn | 5.063430 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.439050 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.878100 ft/s |
| 20 kn | 33.756200 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.390500 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.781000 ft/s |
| 1000 kn | 1687.810000 ft/s |