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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 mph = 0.8689762419 kn

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

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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 = 52.13857451 kn

mph to knots conversion chart

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

mph to knots conversion table
miles per hour (mph)knots (kn)
1 mph0.8689762419 kn
5 mph4.34488121 kn
10 mph8.689762419 kn
20 mph17.37952484 kn
30 mph26.06928726 kn
40 mph34.75904968 kn
50 mph43.4488121 kn
60 mph52.13857451 kn
70 mph60.82833693 kn
80 mph69.51809935 kn
100 mph86.89762419 kn
120 mph104.277149 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 0.8689762419 knots. Going the other way, 1 knots is 1.150779448 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 8.689762419 knots. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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