Convert Knots to Meters Per Second
1 knot = 0.5144444 meters per second. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Knots to Meters Per Second formula
Multiply the number of knots by 0.5144444 to get meters per second.
meters per second = knots × 0.5144444To go the other way: divide the number of meters per second by 0.5144444, or multiply by 1.943844.
knots = meters per second ÷ 0.5144444Knots to Meters Per Second conversion table
| Knots | Meters Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.5144444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.028889 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.543333 m/s |
| 4 kn | 2.057778 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.572222 m/s |
| 6 kn | 3.086667 m/s |
| 7 kn | 3.601111 m/s |
| 8 kn | 4.115556 m/s |
| 9 kn | 4.63 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.144444 m/s |
| 15 kn | 7.716667 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.288889 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.861111 m/s |
| 30 kn | 15.433333 m/s |
| 40 kn | 20.577778 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.722222 m/s |
| 75 kn | 38.583333 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.444444 m/s |
| 250 kn | 128.611111 m/s |
| 500 kn | 257.222222 m/s |
| 1,000 kn | 514.444444 m/s |
Meters Per Second to Knots conversion table
| Meters Per Second | Knots |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 1.943844 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.887689 kn |
| 3 m/s | 5.831533 kn |
| 4 m/s | 7.775378 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.719222 kn |
| 6 m/s | 11.663067 kn |
| 7 m/s | 13.606911 kn |
| 8 m/s | 15.550756 kn |
| 9 m/s | 17.4946 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.438445 kn |
About the knot
A knot is one nautical mile per hour and is the speed unit used at sea and in aviation.
About the meter per second
Metres per second is the SI unit of speed and the one used in physics equations.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters per second are in a knot?
There are 0.5144444 meters per second in one knot.
How many knots are in a meter per second?
There are 1.943844 knots in one meter per second.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the knot and the meter per second is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 knots in meters per second?
10 knots equals 5.144444 meters per second.