Knots to Metres per second Converter
Convert knot to metre per second instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert knot to metre per second
Speed conversions are handy for driving abroad, reading weather and marine forecasts, or comparing vehicle, wind and running pace figures quoted in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 kn is about 0.2572 m/s, and 100 kn works out to roughly 51.4444 m/s. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.5144, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the knots doubles the metres per second.
Road signs, aviation and sailing each use their own speed unit, so the same motion can be described several ways.
How to convert knot to metre per second
One knot equals 0.5144 metres per second. To convert, multiply the number of knots by 0.5144:
metres per second = knots × 0.5144
For example, 10 knots × 0.5144 = 5.1444 metres per second.
Knots to metres per second conversion table
| Speed (kn) | Metres per second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.5144 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.0289 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.5433 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.5722 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.1444 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.2889 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.7222 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.4444 m/s |
FAQ
How many metres per second are in a knot?
One knot = 0.5144 metres per second.
How do I convert metres per second back to knots?
Divide by 0.5144, or use the metres per second to knots converter.