Convert knots to meters per second instantly. 100 kn = 51.44444 m/s.
1 kn = 0.5144444 m/s
To convert knots to meters per second, use the formula m/s = kn × 0.5144444. In other words, multiply the number of knots by 0.5144444 to get the equivalent in meters per second. For example, 100 kn equals 51.44444 m/s.
| Knots (kn) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.5144444 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.572222 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.144444 m/s |
| 15 kn | 7.716667 m/s |
| 20 kn | 10.28889 m/s |
| 25 kn | 12.86111 m/s |
| 30 kn | 15.43333 m/s |
| 40 kn | 20.57778 m/s |
| 50 kn | 25.72222 m/s |
| 60 kn | 30.86667 m/s |
| 70 kn | 36.01111 m/s |
| 80 kn | 41.15556 m/s |
| 90 kn | 46.3 m/s |
| 100 kn | 51.44444 m/s |
| 110 kn | 56.58889 m/s |
| 120 kn | 61.73333 m/s |
| 130 kn | 66.87778 m/s |
| 150 kn | 77.16667 m/s |
| 200 kn | 102.8889 m/s |
| 300 kn | 154.3333 m/s |
The knot (kn) and the meter per second (m/s) are both units of speed. This page gives you an instant, exact conversion between them, a reference table for the most common values, and the underlying formula so you can check the maths yourself. All calculations run in your browser — nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Need to go the other way? Use the Meters per Second to Knots converter. For all units at once, try the full Speed Converter.
Use the formula m/s = kn × 0.5144444. For example, 100 kn equals 51.44444 m/s. Just enter your value in the converter above to get an instant result.
1 kn = 0.5144444 m/s. You can multiply any number of knots by this figure to convert it, or use the calculator above for exact results.
Use the reverse conversion: 1 m/s = 1.943844 kn. Our Meters per Second to Knots converter does this for you.