Feet per second to Knots – foot per second to knot Converter
1 ft/s ≈ 0.592484 kn
Formula
kn = ft/s × ≈ 0.592484
Feet per second to knots conversion table
| feet per second (ft/s) | knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft/s | 0.296242 kn |
| 1 ft/s | ≈ 0.592484 kn |
| 2 ft/s | 1.18497 kn |
| 3 ft/s | 1.77745 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.96242 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.92484 kn |
| 20 ft/s | 11.8497 kn |
| 25 ft/s | 14.8121 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.6242 kn |
| 75 ft/s | 44.4363 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.2484 kn |
| 250 ft/s | 148.121 kn |
| 500 ft/s | 296.242 kn |
| 1000 ft/s | 592.484 kn |
| 5000 ft/s | 2962.42 kn |
Feet per second and knots are both speed units. One foot per second is approximately 0.592484 knots; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 ft/s = 0.592484 kn10 ft/s = 5.92484 kn100 ft/s = 59.2484 kn
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1 kn ≈ 1.852 km/h) — not a land mile. Wind speeds in m/s and km/h are also easy to mix up: typhoon reports usually quote m/s.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in a foot per second?
1 foot per second (ft/s) is approximately 0.592484 knot (kn).
How do I convert feet per second to knots?
Multiply the foot per second value by ≈ 0.592484 to get knot — for example, 2 feet per second = 1.18497 knot.
How do I convert knots back to feet per second?
1 knot is approximately 1.68781 foot per second. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.