Knot to Meter per second
knot
meter per second
knot to meter per second Conversion Table
| knot (kn) | meter per second (m/s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 kn | → | 0.00514444 m/s |
| 0.1 kn | → | 0.0514444 m/s |
| 1.0 kn | → | 0.514444 m/s |
| 2.0 kn | → | 1.028888 m/s |
| 3.0 kn | → | 1.543332 m/s |
| 5.0 kn | → | 2.57222 m/s |
| 10.0 kn | → | 5.14444 m/s |
| 20.0 kn | → | 10.28888 m/s |
| 30.0 kn | → | 15.43332 m/s |
| 50.0 kn | → | 25.7222 m/s |
| 100.0 kn | → | 51.4444 m/s |
| 1000.0 kn | → | 514.444 m/s |
Example Conversion
To convert from knot to meter per second, multiply by 0.514444.
For example: 22 knot = 22 × 0.514444 = 11.317768 meter 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 meter per second
The meter per second is the SI unit for speed, derived directly from base units of distance and time. It underpins scientific work in physics, engineering, and meteorology.