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Convert knots to mph

Knots to miles per hour. Enter a value to convert, or use the knots to mph chart further down the page.

1 kn = 1.150779448 mph

1 knot equals 1.150779448 miles per hour. Going the other way, 1 mile per hour = 0.8689762419 knots.

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How to convert knots to mph

To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply the knot value by 1.150779448. You can also divide by 0.8689762419 to get the same answer.

mph = kn × 1.150779448

Worked example

Convert 60 kn to miles per hour:

60 kn = 69.04676688 mph

knots to mph conversion chart

Use this knots to mph table for quick reference without typing anything.

knots to mph conversion table
knots (kn)miles per hour (mph)
1 kn1.150779448 mph
5 kn5.75389724 mph
10 kn11.50779448 mph
20 kn23.01558896 mph
30 kn34.52338344 mph
40 kn46.03117792 mph
50 kn57.5389724 mph
60 kn69.04676688 mph
70 kn80.55456136 mph
80 kn92.06235584 mph
100 kn115.0779448 mph
120 kn138.0935338 mph

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 hour?

One mile per hour is exactly 0.44704 meters per second. It is the speed unit on US and UK road signs.

Frequently asked questions

How many mph are in a knot?

1 knots equals 1.150779448 mph. Going the other way, 1 mph is 0.8689762419 knots.

How do you convert knots to mph?

To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply the knot value by 1.150779448. You can also divide by 0.8689762419 to get the same answer.

What is 10 knots in mph?

10 knots equals 11.50779448 mph. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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