Feet per Second to Knots
1 Foot per Second = 0.59248 Knots
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About the foot per second to knot conversion
The foot per second (ft/s) and the knot (kn) are both units of speed. Convert between speed units — meters per second, kilometers per hour, miles per hour, knots and feet per second.
To convert feet per second to knots, multiply by 0.59248. To go back, multiply knots by 1.6878.
Reference table
| Feet per Second | Knots |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.59248 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.9624 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.9248 kn |
| 25 ft/s | 14.8121 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.6242 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.2484 kn |
Need the reverse conversion? Convert Knots to Feet per Second.
Convert Foot per Second to other speed units
Frequently asked questions
- How many knots is 1 foot per second?
- 1 Foot per Second equals 0.59248 Knots. To go the other way, 1 Knot equals 1.6878 Feet per Second.
- What's the formula to convert feet per second to knots?
- Multiply the number of feet per second by 0.59248 to get knots. For example, 10 feet per second × 0.59248 = 5.9248 knots.
- Does this converter handle decimals and very large numbers?
- Yes. Type any real number, including decimals or values in the trillions. Math runs entirely in your browser — no server round-trip, no sign-up, and nothing to install.