Metres per second to Knots Converter
Convert metre per second to knot instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert metre per second to knot
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 m/s is about 0.9719 kn, and 100 m/s works out to roughly 194.3844 kn. Because the ratio is fixed at 1.9438, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the metres per second doubles the knots.
Road signs, aviation and sailing each use their own speed unit, so the same motion can be described several ways.
How to convert metre per second to knot
One metre per second equals 1.9438 knots. To convert, multiply the number of metres per second by 1.9438:
knots = metres per second × 1.9438
For example, 10 metres per second × 1.9438 = 19.4384 knots.
Metres per second to knots conversion table
| Speed (m/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 1.9438 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.8877 kn |
| 3 m/s | 5.8315 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.7192 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.4384 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.8769 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.1922 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.3844 kn |
FAQ
How many knots are in a metre per second?
One metre per second = 1.9438 knots.
How do I convert knots back to metres per second?
Divide by 1.9438, or use the knots to metres per second converter.