Knots to Meters Per Second Converter
Convert knots (kt) to meters per second (m/s) with this free speed converter. Enter a value in knots and get the equivalent measurement in meters per second instantly.
Convert Knots to Meters Per Second
How to Convert Knots to Meters Per Second
To convert knots to meters per second, multiply the number of knots by 0.514444.
Conversion Formula
meters per second = knots × 0.514444
For example, 1 kt is equal to 0.514444 m/s.
Knots to Meters Per Second Conversion Table
| Knots (kt) | Meters Per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kt | 0.514444 m/s |
| 5 kt | 2.572222 m/s |
| 10 kt | 5.144444 m/s |
| 20 kt | 10.288889 m/s |
| 50 kt | 25.722222 m/s |
| 100 kt | 51.444444 m/s |
| 500 kt | 257.222222 m/s |
| 1000 kt | 514.444444 m/s |
About Knots and Meters Per Second
Knot: A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, or about 1.852 kilometers per hour.
Meter Per Second: Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, measuring meters traveled in one second.
Meters Per Second to Knots
To convert meters per second to knots, multiply the number of meters per second by 1.9438444924423.
knots = meters per second × 1.9438444924423
For example, 1 m/s is equal to 1.9438444924423 kt.