Convert knots to kilometers per second
knots to kilometers per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the knots to kilometers per second chart further down the page.
1 knot equals 0.000514444 kilometers per second. Going the other way, 1 kilometer per second = 1,943.84 knots.
How to convert knots to kilometers per second
To convert knots to kilometers per second, multiply the knot value by 0.0005144444444. You can also divide by 1943.844492 to get the same answer.
km/s = kn × 0.0005144444444
Worked example
Convert 60 kn to kilometers per second:
60 kn = 0.0308667 km/s
knots to kilometers per second conversion chart
Use this knots to kilometers per second table for quick reference without typing anything.
| knots (kn) | kilometers per second (km/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.000514444 km/s |
| 5 kn | 0.00257222 km/s |
| 10 kn | 0.00514444 km/s |
| 20 kn | 0.0102889 km/s |
| 30 kn | 0.0154333 km/s |
| 40 kn | 0.0205778 km/s |
| 50 kn | 0.0257222 km/s |
| 60 kn | 0.0308667 km/s |
| 70 kn | 0.0360111 km/s |
| 80 kn | 0.0411556 km/s |
| 100 kn | 0.0514444 km/s |
| 120 kn | 0.0617333 km/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 kilometer per second?
The kilometer per second (km/s) is a unit of speed equal to 1000 meter per seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per second are in a knot?
1 knots equals 0.000514444 kilometers per second. Going the other way, 1 kilometers per second is 1,943.84 knots.
How do you convert knots to kilometers per second?
To convert knots to kilometers per second, multiply the knot value by 0.0005144444444. You can also divide by 1943.844492 to get the same answer.
What is 10 knots in kilometers per second?
10 knots equals 0.00514444 kilometers per second. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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