Convert mph to knots
miles per hour to knots. Enter a value to convert, or use the mph to knots chart further down the page.
1 mile per hour equals 0.868976 knots. Going the other way, 1 knot = 1.15078 miles per hour.
How to convert mph to knots
To convert miles per hour to knots, multiply the mile per hour value by 0.8689762419. You can also divide by 1.150779448 to get the same answer.
kn = mph × 0.8689762419
Worked example
Convert 60 mph to knots:
60 mph = 52.1386 kn
mph to knots conversion chart
Use this mph to knots table for quick reference without typing anything.
| miles per hour (mph) | knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 0.868976 kn |
| 5 mph | 4.34488 kn |
| 10 mph | 8.68976 kn |
| 20 mph | 17.3795 kn |
| 30 mph | 26.0693 kn |
| 40 mph | 34.759 kn |
| 50 mph | 43.4488 kn |
| 60 mph | 52.1386 kn |
| 70 mph | 60.8283 kn |
| 80 mph | 69.5181 kn |
| 100 mph | 86.8976 kn |
| 120 mph | 104.277 kn |
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.
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 mile per hour?
1 mph equals 0.868976 knots. Going the other way, 1 knots is 1.15078 mph.
How do you convert mph to knots?
To convert miles per hour to knots, multiply the mile per hour value by 0.8689762419. You can also divide by 1.150779448 to get the same answer.
What is 10 mph in knots?
10 mph equals 8.68976 knots. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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