Knots to Feet per Second
1 Knot = 1.6878 Feet per Second
Common amounts:
About the knot to foot per second conversion
The knot (kn) and the foot per second (ft/s) 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 knots to feet per second, multiply by 1.6878. To go back, multiply feet per second by 0.59248.
Reference table
| Knots | Feet per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.6878 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.439 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.8781 ft/s |
| 25 kn | 42.1952 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.3904 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.7808 ft/s |
Need the reverse conversion? Convert Feet per Second to Knots.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many feet per second is 1 knot?
- 1 Knot equals 1.6878 Feet per Second. To go the other way, 1 Foot per Second equals 0.59248 Knots.
- What's the formula to convert knots to feet per second?
- Multiply the number of knots by 1.6878 to get feet per second. For example, 10 knots × 1.6878 = 16.8781 feet per second.
- 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.