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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 = 0.868976 kn

1 mile per hour equals 0.868976 knots. Going the other way, 1 knot = 1.15078 miles per hour.

Check this before you rely on it. This converter is provided free and without warranty, and its results are not professional advice.

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.

mph to knots conversion table
miles per hour (mph)knots (kn)
1 mph0.868976 kn
5 mph4.34488 kn
10 mph8.68976 kn
20 mph17.3795 kn
30 mph26.0693 kn
40 mph34.759 kn
50 mph43.4488 kn
60 mph52.1386 kn
70 mph60.8283 kn
80 mph69.5181 kn
100 mph86.8976 kn
120 mph104.277 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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