Knot to Foot per second
knot
foot per second
knot to foot per second Conversion Table
| knot (kn) | foot per second (ft/s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 kn | → | 0.016878084 ft/s |
| 0.1 kn | → | 0.1687808399 ft/s |
| 1.0 kn | → | 1.6878083989 ft/s |
| 2.0 kn | → | 3.3756167979 ft/s |
| 3.0 kn | → | 5.0634251969 ft/s |
| 5.0 kn | → | 8.4390419948 ft/s |
| 10.0 kn | → | 16.8780839895 ft/s |
| 20.0 kn | → | 33.756167979 ft/s |
| 30.0 kn | → | 50.6342519685 ft/s |
| 50.0 kn | → | 84.3904199475 ft/s |
| 100.0 kn | → | 168.780839895 ft/s |
| 1000.0 kn | → | 1687.80839895 ft/s |
Example Conversion
To convert from knot to foot per second, multiply by 1.6878083989.
For example: 22 knot = 22 × 1.6878083989 = 37.1317847769 foot per second
Unit History
About knot
The knot originated with sailors gauging speed using knotted ropes. Equal to one nautical mile per hour, it is still essential in maritime and aviation navigation.
About foot per second
Feet per second is a customary unit used in ballistics, sports science, and certain industrial disciplines within countries that rely on imperial measurements.