Convert Kilometer per Hour to Knot
Use this free converter to change kilometers per hour (km/h) into knots (kn). Kilometer per hour and knot both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 km/h equals 0.5399568 kn, and 1 kn equals 1.852 km/h.
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Knot (kn)
0.5399568
1 km/h = 0.5399568 kn
Speed conversion table
| Kilometer per Hour | Knot |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.005399568 |
| 0.1 | 0.05399568 |
| 0.5 | 0.2699784 |
| 1 | 0.5399568 |
| 2 | 1.0799136 |
| 3 | 1.6198704 |
| 5 | 2.699784 |
| 10 | 5.399568 |
| 20 | 10.799136 |
| 25 | 13.49892 |
| 50 | 26.99784 |
| 100 | 53.99568 |
| 1,000 | 539.9568 |
How to convert Kilometer per Hour to Knot
Multiply the kilometer per hour value by 0.5399568 to get knots.
- Enter the number of kilometers per hour you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in knots.
- Worked example: 15 km/h × 0.5399568 = 8.0993521 kn.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (knot to kilometer per hour).
About these units
Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
- Definition
- A kilometer per hour (km/h) expresses speed as the number of kilometers travelled in one hour.
- History
- It became common alongside metric road networks and the automobile.
- Current use
- Kilometers per hour are the standard speed unit on roads in most of the world.
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 kilometer per hour?
There are 0.5399568 kn in 1 km/h. To convert, multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.5399568.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to knots?
Multiply the kilometer per hour value by 0.5399568 to get knots. For example, 10 km/h = 5.399568 kn.
Is this kilometer per hour-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 Kilometer per Hour to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Kilometer per Hour equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per Second (m/s) | 0.27777778 m/s |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 0.62137119 mph |
| Knot (kn) | 0.5399568 kn |
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | 0.91134442 ft/s |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.00080984775 Ma |