Knots to Feet per Second

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Knots knot

Feet per Second fps

1 knot = — fps

Quick reference

Knots (knot)	Feet per Second (fps)

Formula

Feet per Second = knots × 1.6878084

Multiply the knots value by 1.6878083989501311 to get feet per second. To reverse — divide feet per second by 1.6878083989501311 to get knots.

About this conversion

A knot (kn) equals one nautical mile per hour or 1.852 km/h, used in maritime and aviation navigation. Learn more →

Feet per second (ft/s) is an imperial speed unit used in ballistics, aviation, and engineering. Learn more →