Convert Meter per Second to Knot
Use this free converter to change meters per second (m/s) into knots (kn). Meter per second and knot both measure speed. As a quick reference, 1 m/s equals 1.9438445 kn, and 1 kn equals 0.51444444 m/s.
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Knot (kn)
1.9438445
1 m/s = 1.9438445 kn
Speed conversion table
| Meter per Second | Knot |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.019438445 |
| 0.1 | 0.19438445 |
| 0.5 | 0.97192225 |
| 1 | 1.9438445 |
| 2 | 3.887689 |
| 3 | 5.8315335 |
| 5 | 9.7192225 |
| 10 | 19.438445 |
| 20 | 38.87689 |
| 25 | 48.596112 |
| 50 | 97.192225 |
| 100 | 194.38445 |
| 1,000 | 1943.8445 |
How to convert Meter per Second to Knot
Multiply the meter per second value by 1.9438445 to get knots.
- Enter the number of meters per second you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in knots.
- Worked example: 15 m/s × 1.9438445 = 29.157667 kn.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (knot to meter per second).
About these units
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.
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 meter per second?
There are 1.9438445 kn in 1 m/s. To convert, multiply the number of meters per second by 1.9438445.
How do I convert meters per second to knots?
Multiply the meter per second value by 1.9438445 to get knots. For example, 10 m/s = 19.438445 kn.
Is this meter 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 Meter per Second to other speed units
| Unit | 1 Meter per Second equals |
|---|---|
| Kilometer per Hour (km/h) | 3.6 km/h |
| Mile per Hour (mph) | 2.2369363 mph |
| Knot (kn) | 1.9438445 kn |
| Foot per Second (ft/s) | 3.2808399 ft/s |
| Mach (Ma) | 0.0029154519 Ma |