Knots to Kilometers per Hour Converter
Convert kn to km/h instantly. 1 kn = 1.852 km/h.
Conversion Formula
km/h = kn × 1.852
Example
25 kn × 1.852 = 46.3 km/h
Convert the other way: Kilometers per Hour to Knots →
Knots to Kilometers per Hour Conversion Table
| Knots (kn) | Kilometers per Hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1852 |
| 0.5 | 0.926 |
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 2 | 3.704 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 20 | 37.04 |
| 25 | 46.3 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
| 500 | 926 |
| 1,000 | 1,852 |
About These Units
- 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.
- Kilometers per Hour (km/h)
- One kilometer per hour is exactly 1/3.6 m/s, or about 0.278 m/s. It is the speed unit on road signs and car speedometers in most countries, and it is also common in weather reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many km/h are in 1 kn?
1 kn equals 1.852 km/h.
How do I convert Knots to Kilometers per Hour?
Multiply your Knots value by 1.852. For example, 25 kn × 1.852 = 46.3 km/h.
How many kn are in 1 km/h?
1 km/h equals 0.5399568035 kn.