Knots to Meters per Second Converter
Convert kn to m/s instantly. 1 kn = 0.5144444444 m/s.
Conversion Formula
m/s = kn × 0.5144444444
Example
25 kn × 0.5144444444 = 12.86111111 m/s
Convert the other way: Meters per Second to Knots →
Knots to Meters per Second Conversion Table
| Knots (kn) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.05144444444 |
| 0.5 | 0.2572222222 |
| 1 | 0.5144444444 |
| 2 | 1.028888889 |
| 5 | 2.572222222 |
| 10 | 5.144444444 |
| 20 | 10.28888889 |
| 25 | 12.86111111 |
| 50 | 25.72222222 |
| 100 | 51.44444444 |
| 500 | 257.2222222 |
| 1,000 | 514.4444444 |
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.
- Meters per Second (m/s)
- The SI derived unit of speed, one meter traveled per second. It is used in physics, for sprint analysis, and for wind speeds in many countries' weather services, and walking pace is about 1.4 m/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many m/s are in 1 kn?
1 kn equals 0.5144444444 m/s.
How do I convert Knots to Meters per Second?
Multiply your Knots value by 0.5144444444. For example, 25 kn × 0.5144444444 = 12.86111111 m/s.
How many kn are in 1 m/s?
1 m/s equals 1.943844492 kn.