Knots to Meters per Second

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Knots knot

Meters per Second mps

1 knot = — mps

Quick reference

Knots (knot)	Meters per Second (mps)

Formula

Meters per Second = knots × 0.514444

Multiply the knots value by 0.514444 to get meters per second. To reverse — divide meters per second by 0.514444 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 →

Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed used in scientific contexts. Learn more →