Convert Foot per Second to Knot
Use this free converter to change feet per second (ft/s) into knots (kn). Foot per second and knot both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 ft/s equals 0.5924838 kn, and 1 kn equals 1.6878099 ft/s.
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Knot (kn)
0.5924838
1 ft/s = 0.5924838 kn
Speed conversion table
| Foot per Second | Knot |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.005924838 |
| 0.1 | 0.05924838 |
| 0.5 | 0.2962419 |
| 1 | 0.5924838 |
| 2 | 1.1849676 |
| 3 | 1.7774514 |
| 5 | 2.962419 |
| 10 | 5.924838 |
| 20 | 11.849676 |
| 25 | 14.812095 |
| 50 | 29.62419 |
| 100 | 59.24838 |
| 1,000 | 592.4838 |
How to convert Foot per Second to Knot
Multiply the foot per second value by 0.5924838 to get knots.
- Enter the number of feet per second you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in knots.
- Worked example: 15 ft/s × 0.5924838 = 8.887257 kn.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (knot to foot per second).
About these units
Foot per Second (ft/s)
- Definition
- A foot per second (ft/s) expresses speed as the number of feet travelled each second.
- History
- It derives from the foot in imperial and US customary units.
- Current use
- Feet per second are used in ballistics, sports, and some US engineering.
Knot (kn)
- Definition
- A knot (kn) is a speed of one nautical mile per hour, about 1.852 km/h.
- History
- The name comes from knotted ropes once used to measure a ship’s speed at sea.
- Current use
- Knots are used in marine and air navigation and in meteorology for wind speed.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in a foot per second?
There are 0.5924838 kn in 1 ft/s. To convert, multiply the number of feet per second by 0.5924838.
How do I convert feet per second to knots?
Multiply the foot per second value by 0.5924838 to get knots. For example, 10 ft/s = 5.924838 kn.
Is this foot per second-to-knot converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Foot per Second to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Foot per Second equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per Second (m/s) | 0.3048 m/s |
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | 1.09728 km/h |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 0.68181818 mph |
| Knot (kn) | 0.5924838 kn |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.00088862974 Ma |