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 knot equals 1.15078 miles per hour. Going the other way, 1 mile per hour = 0.868976 knots.
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 = 69.0468 mph
knots to mph conversion chart
Use this knots to mph table for quick reference without typing anything.
| knots (kn) | miles per hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.15078 mph |
| 5 kn | 5.7539 mph |
| 10 kn | 11.5078 mph |
| 20 kn | 23.0156 mph |
| 30 kn | 34.5234 mph |
| 40 kn | 46.0312 mph |
| 50 kn | 57.539 mph |
| 60 kn | 69.0468 mph |
| 70 kn | 80.5546 mph |
| 80 kn | 92.0624 mph |
| 100 kn | 115.078 mph |
| 120 kn | 138.094 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 1.15078 mph. Going the other way, 1 mph is 0.868976 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 11.5078 mph. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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