Convert Knots to Miles Per Hour
1 knot = 1.150779 miles per hour. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Knots to Miles Per Hour formula
Multiply the number of knots by 1.150779 to get miles per hour.
miles per hour = knots × 1.150779To go the other way: divide the number of miles per hour by 1.150779, or multiply by 0.8689762.
knots = miles per hour ÷ 1.150779Knots to Miles Per Hour conversion table
| Knots | Miles Per Hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.150779 mph |
| 2 kn | 2.301559 mph |
| 3 kn | 3.452338 mph |
| 4 kn | 4.603118 mph |
| 5 kn | 5.753897 mph |
| 6 kn | 6.904677 mph |
| 7 kn | 8.055456 mph |
| 8 kn | 9.206236 mph |
| 9 kn | 10.357015 mph |
| 10 kn | 11.507794 mph |
| 15 kn | 17.261692 mph |
| 20 kn | 23.015589 mph |
| 25 kn | 28.769486 mph |
| 30 kn | 34.523383 mph |
| 40 kn | 46.031178 mph |
| 50 kn | 57.538972 mph |
| 75 kn | 86.308459 mph |
| 100 kn | 115.077945 mph |
| 250 kn | 287.694862 mph |
| 500 kn | 575.389724 mph |
| 1,000 kn | 1,150.779 mph |
Miles Per Hour to Knots conversion table
| Miles Per Hour | Knots |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 0.8689762 kn |
| 2 mph | 1.737952 kn |
| 3 mph | 2.606929 kn |
| 4 mph | 3.475905 kn |
| 5 mph | 4.344881 kn |
| 6 mph | 5.213857 kn |
| 7 mph | 6.082834 kn |
| 8 mph | 6.95181 kn |
| 9 mph | 7.820786 kn |
| 10 mph | 8.689762 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 mile per hour
Miles per hour is the road speed unit of the United States and United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.150779 miles per hour in one knot.
How many knots are in a mile per hour?
There are 0.8689762 knots in one mile per hour.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the knot and the mile per hour is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 knots in miles per hour?
10 knots equals 11.507794 miles per hour.