How to convert meters per second to knots
kn = m/s × 1.943844492Multiply the value in meters per second by 1.943844492. To go the other way, multiply by 0.5144444444 (or divide by 1.943844492).
A meter per second is larger than a knot: one meter per second contains 1.943844492 knots.
Worked examples
- 1 meter per second1 m/s × 1.943844492 = 1.943844492 kn
- 5 meters per second5 m/s × 1.943844492 = 9.719222462 kn
- 10 meters per second10 m/s × 1.943844492 = 19.43844492 kn
- 20 meters per second20 m/s × 1.943844492 = 38.87688985 kn
- 100 meters per second100 m/s × 1.943844492 = 194.3844492 kn
Meters per second to knots conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Meters per second (m/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m/s | 0.19438445 kn |
| 0.25 m/s | 0.48596112 kn |
| 0.5 m/s | 0.97192225 kn |
| 1 m/s | 1.9438445 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.887689 kn |
| 3 m/s | 5.8315335 kn |
| 4 m/s | 7.775378 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.7192225 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 |
| Meters per second (m/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 12 m/s | 23.326134 kn |
| 15 m/s | 29.157667 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.87689 kn |
| 25 m/s | 48.596112 kn |
| 30 m/s | 58.315335 kn |
| 40 m/s | 77.75378 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.192225 kn |
| 75 m/s | 145.78834 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.38445 kn |
| 250 m/s | 485.96112 kn |
| 500 m/s | 971.92225 kn |
| 1,000 m/s | 1,943.8445 kn |
About the units
Meter per second (m/s)
The SI unit of speed. A brisk walk is about 1.5 m/s; Usain Bolt’s peak speed was about 12.4 m/s.
Knot (kn)
One nautical mile per hour (about 1.15 mph). The standard speed unit for ships, aircraft and wind reports. One knot equals 0.5144444444 meters per second (m/s).
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in one meter per second?
There are 1.943844492 knots in one meter per second, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert meters per second to knots?
Multiply the number of meters per second by 1.943844492. For example, 10 m/s × 1.943844492 = 19.43844492 kn.
How many meters per second are in one knot?
One knot equals 0.5144444444 meters per second. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1.943844492.
What is 10 meters per second in knots?
10 m/s = 19.43844492 kn.
Is this m/s to kn converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.