Wind Speed mph ↔ Knots

1 knot = 1.15078 mph = 1.852 km/h. Bidirectional, also m/s.

Inputs

Result

Knots
26.069 kn
48.28 km/h · 13.41 m/s.
  • mph30.000
  • Knots26.069
  • km/h48.280
  • m/s13.411

Step-by-step

  1. 1 knot = 1.15078 mph = 1.852 km/h = 0.5144 m/s.

How to use this calculator

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  • Enter value.
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About this calculator

A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1.15078 mph). Used in marine + aviation. Useful conversions: 10 kn = 11.5 mph = 18.5 km/h. Hurricane wind starts at 64 kn (74 mph). Light breeze (Beaufort 2) is ~6 kn.

Frequently asked

Sailors measured speed by tossing a knotted rope over the stern; counted knots passing in a fixed time.

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