Knots to Meters per Second
1 Knot = 0.51444 Meters per Second
Common amounts:
About the knot to meter per second conversion
The knot (kn) and the meter per second (m/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 meters per second, multiply by 0.51444. To go back, multiply meters per second by 1.9438.
Reference table
| Knots | Meters per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.51444 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.5722 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.1444 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.8611 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444 m/s |
Need the reverse conversion? Convert Meters per Second to Knots.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many meters per second is 1 knot?
- 1 Knot equals 0.51444 Meters per Second. To go the other way, 1 Meter per Second equals 1.9438 Knots.
- What's the formula to convert knots to meters per second?
- Multiply the number of knots by 0.51444 to get meters per second. For example, 10 knots × 0.51444 = 5.1444 meters 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.