Convert Knot (kn) (knot) to Meters per second (m/s) (ms)
Category: Speed
1 knot = 0.514444 ms
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert knot (kn) to meters per second (m/s)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Speed and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Mixing mph with knots in navigation; 1 kn = 1 nmi/h.
Unit facts
- Knot (kn): A knot equals one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h); used in aviation and maritime navigation.
- Meters per second (m/s): Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed; used in physics and engineering.
About Speed
Speed combines distance and time. Science favors m/s, drivers see km/h or mph, and navigation uses knots (nautical miles per hour). Context determines the most convenient representation and rounding.
About Knot (kn)
Knot (kn)
Equals 1 nautical mile per hour. Standard in maritime and aviation because it ties speed to Earth geometry.
History: Name comes from counting knots in a log line; standardized with the nautical mile.
About Meters per second (m/s)
Meters per second (m/s)
SI speed unit, natural in physics equations and simulations. Converts straightforwardly to km/h (×3.6).
History: Rooted in SI coherence; often used in technical specs and safety calculations.
Related conversions from knot
- knot → kmh Kilometers per hour (km/h)
- knot → mach Mach (sea-level approx.)
- knot → mph Miles per hour (mph)