Knot to Meter per Second Converter
Result: 2.57 meters per second
Understanding Knots and Meters per Second
What is a Knot?
A knot (kn) represents one nautical mile per hour - commonly used in marine navigation and aviation. 1 knot equals 0.514444 meters per second.
Conversion Formula
To convert from knots to meters per second, use this formula:
m/s = knots × 0.514444
Common Conversions
- 1 knot = 0.51 m/s
- 5 knots = 2.57 m/s
- 10 knots = 5.14 m/s
- 20 knots = 10.29 m/s