Knots to Miles per Hour Converter
Convert kn to mph instantly. 1 kn = 1.150779448 mph.
Conversion Formula
mph = kn × 1.150779448
Example
25 kn × 1.150779448 = 28.7694862 mph
Convert the other way: Miles per Hour to Knots →
Knots to Miles per Hour Conversion Table
| Knots (kn) | Miles per Hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1150779448 |
| 0.5 | 0.575389724 |
| 1 | 1.150779448 |
| 2 | 2.301558896 |
| 5 | 5.75389724 |
| 10 | 11.50779448 |
| 20 | 23.01558896 |
| 25 | 28.7694862 |
| 50 | 57.5389724 |
| 100 | 115.0779448 |
| 500 | 575.389724 |
| 1,000 | 1,150.779448 |
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.
- Miles per Hour (mph)
- Exactly 0.44704 m/s, because a mile is exactly 1,609.344 m. Road speed limits in the United States and United Kingdom use it, and so do baseball pitch speeds and American wind forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mph are in 1 kn?
1 kn equals 1.150779448 mph.
How do I convert Knots to Miles per Hour?
Multiply your Knots value by 1.150779448. For example, 25 kn × 1.150779448 = 28.7694862 mph.
How many kn are in 1 mph?
1 mph equals 0.8689762419 kn.