Convert knots to ft/s
knots to feet per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the knots to ft/s chart further down the page.
1 knot equals 1.68781 feet per second. Going the other way, 1 foot per second = 0.592484 knots.
How to convert knots to ft/s
To convert knots to feet per second, multiply the knot value by 1.687809857. You can also divide by 0.5924838013 to get the same answer.
ft/s = kn × 1.687809857
Worked example
Convert 60 kn to feet per second:
60 kn = 101.269 ft/s
knots to ft/s conversion chart
Use this knots to ft/s table for quick reference without typing anything.
| knots (kn) | feet per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.68781 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.43905 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.8781 ft/s |
| 20 kn | 33.7562 ft/s |
| 30 kn | 50.6343 ft/s |
| 40 kn | 67.5124 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.3905 ft/s |
| 60 kn | 101.269 ft/s |
| 70 kn | 118.147 ft/s |
| 80 kn | 135.025 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.781 ft/s |
| 120 kn | 202.537 ft/s |
What is a knot?
A knot is one nautical mile per hour, or exactly 1.852 km/h. It is the standard speed unit in marine and air navigation.
What is a foot per second?
One foot per second is exactly 0.3048 meters per second. It is the customary unit for muzzle velocity, conveyor speed and airflow in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many ft/s are in a knot?
1 knots equals 1.68781 ft/s. Going the other way, 1 ft/s is 0.592484 knots.
How do you convert knots to ft/s?
To convert knots to feet per second, multiply the knot value by 1.687809857. You can also divide by 0.5924838013 to get the same answer.
What is 10 knots in ft/s?
10 knots equals 16.8781 ft/s. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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