Convert Knot to Kilometer per Hour
Use this free converter to change knots (kn) into kilometers per hour (km/h). Knot and kilometer per hour both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 kn equals 1.852 km/h, and 1 km/h equals 0.5399568 kn.
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Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
1.852
1 kn = 1.852 km/h
Speed conversion table
| Knot | Kilometer per Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01852 |
| 0.1 | 0.1852 |
| 0.5 | 0.926 |
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 2 | 3.704 |
| 3 | 5.556 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 20 | 37.04 |
| 25 | 46.3 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
| 1,000 | 1852 |
How to convert Knot to Kilometer per Hour
Multiply the knot value by 1.852 to get kilometers per hour.
- Enter the number of knots you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilometers per hour.
- Worked example: 15 kn × 1.852 = 27.78 km/h.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilometer per hour to knot).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.852 km/h in 1 kn. To convert, multiply the number of knots by 1.852.
How do I convert knots to kilometers per hour?
Multiply the knot value by 1.852 to get kilometers per hour. For example, 10 kn = 18.52 km/h.
Is this knot-to-kilometer per hour 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 Knot to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Knot equals |
|---|---|
| Meter per Second (m/s) | 0.51444444 m/s |
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | 1.852 km/h |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 1.1507794 mph |
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | 1.6878099 ft/s |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.001499838 Ma |