Convert m/s to knots
meters per second to knots. Enter a value to convert, or use the m/s to knots chart further down the page.
1 meter per second equals 1.94384 knots. Going the other way, 1 knot = 0.514444 meters per second.
How to convert m/s to knots
To convert meters per second to knots, multiply the meter per second value by 1.943844492. You can also divide by 0.5144444444 to get the same answer.
kn = m/s × 1.943844492
Worked example
Convert 60 m/s to knots:
60 m/s = 116.631 kn
m/s to knots conversion chart
Use this m/s to knots table for quick reference without typing anything.
| meters per second (m/s) | knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 1.94384 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.71922 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.4384 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.8769 kn |
| 30 m/s | 58.3153 kn |
| 40 m/s | 77.7538 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.1922 kn |
| 60 m/s | 116.631 kn |
| 70 m/s | 136.069 kn |
| 80 m/s | 155.508 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.384 kn |
| 120 m/s | 233.261 kn |
What is a meter per second?
The meter per second is the SI unit of speed and the unit used in physics calculations.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in a meter per second?
1 m/s equals 1.94384 knots. Going the other way, 1 knots is 0.514444 m/s.
How do you convert m/s to knots?
To convert meters per second to knots, multiply the meter per second value by 1.943844492. You can also divide by 0.5144444444 to get the same answer.
What is 10 m/s in knots?
10 m/s equals 19.4384 knots. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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