Feet per Second to Knots Converter
Convert ft/s to kn instantly. 1 ft/s = 0.5924838013 kn.
Conversion Formula
kn = ft/s × 0.5924838013
Example
25 ft/s × 0.5924838013 = 14.81209503 kn
Convert the other way: Knots to Feet per Second →
Feet per Second to Knots Conversion Table
| Feet per Second (ft/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.05924838013 |
| 0.5 | 0.2962419006 |
| 1 | 0.5924838013 |
| 2 | 1.184967603 |
| 5 | 2.962419006 |
| 10 | 5.924838013 |
| 20 | 11.84967603 |
| 25 | 14.81209503 |
| 50 | 29.62419006 |
| 100 | 59.24838013 |
| 500 | 296.2419006 |
| 1,000 | 592.4838013 |
About These Units
- Feet per Second (ft/s)
- Exactly 0.3048 m/s. Feet per second is used in American engineering for water velocity in pipes and in ballistics, where muzzle velocity is usually quoted in ft/s.
- Knots (kn)
- One nautical mile per hour, where a nautical mile is exactly 1,852 m, so about 0.514 m/s. Ships, aircraft, and marine weather forecasts use knots because a nautical mile matches one minute of latitude on charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kn are in 1 ft/s?
1 ft/s equals 0.5924838013 kn.
How do I convert Feet per Second to Knots?
Multiply your Feet per Second value by 0.5924838013. For example, 25 ft/s × 0.5924838013 = 14.81209503 kn.
How many ft/s are in 1 kn?
1 kn equals 1.687809857 ft/s.