Mile per hour to Knot
mile per hour
knot
mile per hour to knot Conversion Table
| mile per hour (mph) | knot (kn) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 mph | → | 0.0086897699 kn |
| 0.1 mph | → | 0.0868976993 kn |
| 1.0 mph | → | 0.8689769926 kn |
| 2.0 mph | → | 1.7379539853 kn |
| 3.0 mph | → | 2.6069309779 kn |
| 5.0 mph | → | 4.3448849632 kn |
| 10.0 mph | → | 8.6897699264 kn |
| 20.0 mph | → | 17.3795398527 kn |
| 30.0 mph | → | 26.0693097791 kn |
| 50.0 mph | → | 43.4488496319 kn |
| 100.0 mph | → | 86.8976992637 kn |
| 1000.0 mph | → | 868.976992637 kn |
Example Conversion
To convert from mile per hour to knot, multiply by 0.8689769926.
For example: 22 mile per hour = 22 × 0.8689769926 = 19.117493838 knot
Unit History
About mile per hour
Miles per hour evolved alongside British imperial measurements and continues to appear on highways in the United States and United Kingdom. It remains part of popular culture for describing vehicle performance.
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.