Knot to Meter per second Converter
1 kn = 0.514444 m/s — convert instantly with formula and table.
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Quick answer: one knot equals 0.514444 meters per second. So to convert knots to meters per second, multiply by 0.51444444.
How to convert knots to meters per second
meters per second = knots × 0.5144444444
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.
Meters per second is the SI speed unit used in physics and meteorology — a brisk walk is about 1.5 m/s, a sprinter peaks near 12 m/s.
Knot to Meter per second conversion table
| Knot (kn) | Meter per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kn | 0.005144 m/s |
| 0.1 kn | 0.051444 m/s |
| 0.25 kn | 0.128611 m/s |
| 0.4 kn | 0.205778 m/s |
| 0.75 kn | 0.385833 m/s |
| 1.25 kn | 0.643056 m/s |
| 1.75 kn | 0.900278 m/s |
| 2.5 kn | 1.2861 m/s |
| 3.5 kn | 1.8006 m/s |
| 4.5 kn | 2.315 m/s |
| 6 kn | 3.0867 m/s |
| 8 kn | 4.1156 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.1444 m/s |
| 12 kn | 6.1733 m/s |
| 14 kn | 7.2022 m/s |
| 16 kn | 8.2311 m/s |
| 18 kn | 9.26 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.2889 m/s |
| 24 kn | 12.3467 m/s |
| 26 kn | 13.3756 m/s |
| 30 kn | 15.4333 m/s |
| 35 kn | 18.0056 m/s |
| 45 kn | 23.15 m/s |
| 55 kn | 28.2944 m/s |
| 65 kn | 33.4389 m/s |
| 75 kn | 38.5833 m/s |
| 85 kn | 43.7278 m/s |
| 95 kn | 48.8722 m/s |
| 110 kn | 56.5889 m/s |
| 125 kn | 64.3056 m/s |
| 175 kn | 90.0278 m/s |
| 250 kn | 128.6111 m/s |
| 350 kn | 180.0556 m/s |
| 450 kn | 231.5 m/s |
| 600 kn | 308.6667 m/s |
| 750 kn | 385.8333 m/s |
| 900 kn | 463 m/s |
| 1,500 kn | 771.6667 m/s |
| 2,500 kn | 1,286.11 m/s |
| 10,000 kn | 5,144.44 m/s |
Need the opposite direction? Use the Meter per second to Knot converter, or read our complete guide to speed conversions for every formula in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in one knot?
One knot equals 0.514444 meters per second. Multiply any knot value by 0.51444444 to get meters per second.
What is 10 knots in meters per second?
10 knots equal 5.1444 meters per second (10 × 0.514444).
Is the knot to meter per second conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.5144444444) 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.