Convert Knot to Mile per Hour
Use this free converter to change knots (kn) into miles per hour (mph). Knot and mile per hour both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 kn equals 1.1507794 mph, and 1 mph equals 0.86897624 kn.
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Mile per Hour (mph)
1.1507794
1 kn = 1.1507794 mph
Speed conversion table
| Knot | Mile per Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.011507794 |
| 0.1 | 0.11507794 |
| 0.5 | 0.57538972 |
| 1 | 1.1507794 |
| 2 | 2.3015589 |
| 3 | 3.4523383 |
| 5 | 5.7538972 |
| 10 | 11.507794 |
| 20 | 23.015589 |
| 25 | 28.769486 |
| 50 | 57.538972 |
| 100 | 115.07794 |
| 1,000 | 1150.7794 |
How to convert Knot to Mile per Hour
Multiply the knot value by 1.1507794 to get miles per hour.
- Enter the number of knots you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in miles per hour.
- Worked example: 15 kn × 1.1507794 = 17.261692 mph.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (mile 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.
Mile per Hour (mph)
- Definition
- A mile per hour (mph) expresses speed as the number of miles travelled in one hour.
- History
- It developed with road and rail travel in Britain and the United States.
- Current use
- Miles per hour are used for speed limits and vehicle speeds in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.1507794 mph in 1 kn. To convert, multiply the number of knots by 1.1507794.
How do I convert knots to miles per hour?
Multiply the knot value by 1.1507794 to get miles per hour. For example, 10 kn = 11.507794 mph.
Is this knot-to-mile 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 |