Convert Knot to Meter per Second
Use this free converter to change knots (kn) into meters per second (m/s). Knot and meter per second both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 kn equals 0.51444444 m/s, and 1 m/s equals 1.9438445 kn.
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Meter per Second (m/s)
0.51444444
1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s
Speed conversion table
| Knot | Meter per Second |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0051444444 |
| 0.1 | 0.051444444 |
| 0.5 | 0.25722222 |
| 1 | 0.51444444 |
| 2 | 1.0288889 |
| 3 | 1.5433333 |
| 5 | 2.5722222 |
| 10 | 5.1444444 |
| 20 | 10.288889 |
| 25 | 12.861111 |
| 50 | 25.722222 |
| 100 | 51.444444 |
| 1,000 | 514.44444 |
How to convert Knot to Meter per Second
Multiply the knot value by 0.51444444 to get meters per second.
- Enter the number of knots you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters per second.
- Worked example: 15 kn × 0.51444444 = 7.7166667 m/s.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter per second 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.
Meter per Second (m/s)
- Definition
- A meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, the distance in meters travelled each second.
- History
- It is the coherent SI speed unit derived from the meter and second.
- Current use
- Meters per second are used in physics, engineering, and wind-speed reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a knot?
There are 0.51444444 m/s in 1 kn. To convert, multiply the number of knots by 0.51444444.
How do I convert knots to meters per second?
Multiply the knot value by 0.51444444 to get meters per second. For example, 10 kn = 5.1444444 m/s.
Is this knot-to-meter per second 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 |