Foot per second to Knot Converter
1 ft/s = 0.592484 kn — convert instantly with formula and table.
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Quick answer: one foot per second equals 0.592484 knots. So to convert feet per second to knots, multiply by 0.5924838.
How to convert feet per second to knots
knots = feet per second × 0.5924838013
Feet per second appears in ballistics, sports science and engineering specs — 88 ft/s is exactly 60 mph, a ratio American engineers memorize.
The knot — one nautical mile per hour — is the speed unit of ships, aircraft and wind. It ties neatly to navigation because one nautical mile is one minute of latitude.
Foot per second to Knot conversion table
| Foot per second (ft/s) | Knot (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft/s | 0.005925 kn |
| 0.1 ft/s | 0.059248 kn |
| 0.25 ft/s | 0.148121 kn |
| 0.4 ft/s | 0.236994 kn |
| 0.75 ft/s | 0.444363 kn |
| 1.25 ft/s | 0.740605 kn |
| 1.75 ft/s | 1.0368 kn |
| 2.5 ft/s | 1.4812 kn |
| 3.5 ft/s | 2.0737 kn |
| 4.5 ft/s | 2.6662 kn |
| 6 ft/s | 3.5549 kn |
| 8 ft/s | 4.7399 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.9248 kn |
| 12 ft/s | 7.1098 kn |
| 14 ft/s | 8.2948 kn |
| 16 ft/s | 9.4797 kn |
| 18 ft/s | 10.6647 kn |
| 20 ft/s | 11.8497 kn |
| 24 ft/s | 14.2196 kn |
| 26 ft/s | 15.4046 kn |
| 30 ft/s | 17.7745 kn |
| 35 ft/s | 20.7369 kn |
| 45 ft/s | 26.6618 kn |
| 55 ft/s | 32.5866 kn |
| 65 ft/s | 38.5114 kn |
| 75 ft/s | 44.4363 kn |
| 85 ft/s | 50.3611 kn |
| 95 ft/s | 56.286 kn |
| 110 ft/s | 65.1732 kn |
| 125 ft/s | 74.0605 kn |
| 175 ft/s | 103.6847 kn |
| 250 ft/s | 148.121 kn |
| 350 ft/s | 207.3693 kn |
| 450 ft/s | 266.6177 kn |
| 600 ft/s | 355.4903 kn |
| 750 ft/s | 444.3629 kn |
| 900 ft/s | 533.2354 kn |
| 1,500 ft/s | 888.7257 kn |
| 2,500 ft/s | 1,481.21 kn |
| 10,000 ft/s | 5,924.84 kn |
Need the opposite direction? Use the Knot to Foot per second converter, or read our complete guide to speed conversions for every formula in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in one foot per second?
One foot per second equals 0.592484 knots. Multiply any foot per second value by 0.5924838 to get knots.
What is 10 feet per second in knots?
10 feet per second equal 5.9248 knots (10 × 0.592484).
Is the foot per second to knot conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.5924838013) is based on the internationally agreed definitions of both units, so results are exact up to rounding of the final decimal places.
Is my data stored when I use this converter?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, logged or stored.