Convert knots to miles per second
knots to miles per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the knots to miles per second chart further down the page.
1 knot equals 0.000319661 miles per second. Going the other way, 1 mile per second = 3,128.31 knots.
How to convert knots to miles per second
To convert knots to miles per second, multiply the knot value by 0.0003196609578. You can also divide by 3128.314471 to get the same answer.
mi/s = kn × 0.0003196609578
Worked example
Convert 60 kn to miles per second:
60 kn = 0.0191797 mi/s
knots to miles per second conversion chart
Use this knots to miles per second table for quick reference without typing anything.
| knots (kn) | miles per second (mi/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.000319661 mi/s |
| 5 kn | 0.0015983 mi/s |
| 10 kn | 0.00319661 mi/s |
| 20 kn | 0.00639322 mi/s |
| 30 kn | 0.00958983 mi/s |
| 40 kn | 0.0127864 mi/s |
| 50 kn | 0.015983 mi/s |
| 60 kn | 0.0191797 mi/s |
| 70 kn | 0.0223763 mi/s |
| 80 kn | 0.0255729 mi/s |
| 100 kn | 0.0319661 mi/s |
| 120 kn | 0.0383593 mi/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 mile per second?
The mile per second (mi/s) is a unit of speed equal to 1609.344 meter per seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles per second are in a knot?
1 knots equals 0.000319661 miles per second. Going the other way, 1 miles per second is 3,128.31 knots.
How do you convert knots to miles per second?
To convert knots to miles per second, multiply the knot value by 0.0003196609578. You can also divide by 3128.314471 to get the same answer.
What is 10 knots in miles per second?
10 knots equals 0.00319661 miles per second. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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