Knots to Meters per second – knot to meter per second Converter
1 kn ≈ 0.514444 m/s
Formula
m/s = kn × ≈ 0.514444
Knots to meters per second conversion table
| knots (kn) | meters per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kn | 0.257222 m/s |
| 1 kn | ≈ 0.514444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.02889 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.54333 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.57222 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.14444 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.2889 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.8611 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222 m/s |
| 75 kn | 38.5833 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444 m/s |
| 250 kn | 128.611 m/s |
| 500 kn | 257.222 m/s |
| 1000 kn | 514.444 m/s |
| 5000 kn | 2572.22 m/s |
Knots and meters per second are both speed units. One knot is approximately 0.514444 meters per second; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 kn = 0.514444 m/s10 kn = 5.14444 m/s100 kn = 51.4444 m/s
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 meters per second are in a knot?
1 knot (kn) is approximately 0.514444 meter per second (m/s).
How do I convert knots to meters per second?
Multiply the knot value by ≈ 0.514444 to get meter per second — for example, 2 knots = 1.02889 meter per second.
How do I convert meters per second back to knots?
1 meter per second is approximately 1.94384 knot. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.