Knots to Metres per second Converter
Convert knots (kn) to metres per second (m/s) instantly. Speed conversions come up with expressway limits in km/h, foreign car specs in mph and wind speeds reported in knots by the Meteorological Service.
Result
- Metres per second
- 0.514444 m/s
How to use the knots to metres per second converter
- Enter the knots (kn).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the metres per second first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Metres per second = knots × 0.514444
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Knots (kn): 1
the calculator returns:
- Metres per second: 0.514444 m/s
Knots to Metres per second table
| Knots | Metres per second |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.514444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.0289 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.5722 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.1444 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.2889 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.8611 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444 m/s |
| 250 kn | 128.611 m/s |
| 500 kn | 257.222 m/s |
| 1,000 kn | 514.444 m/s |
About this conversion
Speed conversions come up with expressway limits in km/h, foreign car specs in mph and wind speeds reported in knots by the Meteorological Service.
Writing the units next to every number while you work is the simplest way to avoid mistakes. If the units do not cancel to leave the one you want, the calculation is set up wrongly.
Unit conversion is simply multiplication by a fixed ratio. The ratio between two units of the same quantity never changes, so once you know it you can convert any value in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres per second are in one knot?
1 kn = 0.514444 m/s.
How do I convert kn to m/s?
Metres per second = knots × 0.514444.