Mach to Knots Converter

Understanding Mach Number and Knots

What is Mach Number?

The Mach number represents the ratio of an object's speed to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium. It's commonly used in aerospace engineering and aviation to describe aircraft speed.

Speed Classifications

Classification	Mach Range
Subsonic	Mach < 1.0
Transonic	Mach = 1.0
Supersonic	Mach > 1.0
Hypersonic	Mach > 5.0

Conversion Formula

To convert from Mach to knots, use the following formula:

Knots = Mach × 666.738661

Common Uses

• Aviation speed measurement
• Aerospace engineering
• Supersonic flight calculations
• Military aircraft operations