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Knots to Miles per Hour

1 Knot = 1.1508 Miles per Hour

Common amounts:

About the knot to mile per hour conversion

The knot (kn) and the mile per hour (mph) 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 miles per hour, multiply by 1.1508. To go back, multiply miles per hour by 0.86898.

Reference table

KnotsMiles per Hour
1 kn1.1508 mph
5 kn5.7539 mph
10 kn11.5078 mph
25 kn28.7695 mph
50 kn57.5389 mph
100 kn115.0778 mph

Need the reverse conversion? Convert Miles per Hour to Knots.

Convert Knot to other speed units

Frequently asked questions

How many miles per hour is 1 knot?
1 Knot equals 1.1508 Miles per Hour. To go the other way, 1 Mile per Hour equals 0.86898 Knots.
What's the formula to convert knots to miles per hour?
Multiply the number of knots by 1.1508 to get miles per hour. For example, 10 knots × 1.1508 = 11.5078 miles per hour.
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.