Use the calculator above to convert Knots (kn) to Meters per Second (m/s) instantly, or check the reference table and answers below. 1 Knot equals 0.514446 m/s.
To convert Knots to Meters per Second, multiply the Knots value by 0.514446. To go the other way, divide by 0.514446 instead.
How many Meters per Second are in 1 Knot?
1 Knot (kn) equals 0.514446 m/s.
How many Meters per Second are in 10 Knots?
10 Knots (kn) equals 5.144456 m/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: m/s
Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, commonly used in physics and scientific measurements.
| Knots [kn] | Meters per Second [m/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kn | 0.005144 m/s |
| 0.1 kn | 0.051445 m/s |
| 1 kn | 0.514446 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.028891 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.543337 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.572228 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.144456 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.288913 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.722282 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.444563 m/s |
| 1000 kn | 514.445633 m/s |