Converters

Knots to Kilometers per Hour Converter

Convert knots to kilometers per hour instantly. 1 knot = 1.852 kilometers per hour.

From

1.852

1 kn = 1.852 km/h

Common conversions

From 1 knots

Meters per Second (m/s)0.514444
Kilometers per Hour (km/h)1.852
Miles per Hour (mph)1.15078
Feet per Second (ft/s)1.68781

Popular speed conversions

Miles per Hour → Kilometers per Hour Kilometers per Hour → Miles per Hour Meters per Second → Kilometers per Hour Miles per Hour → Meters per Second Knots → Miles per Hour Knots → Kilometers per Hour Feet per Second → Miles per Hour Meters per Second → Feet per Second

Method

How it works

Kilometers per Hour = Knots × 1.8519984

Multiply the number of knots by 1.8519984 to get kilometers per hour. To go back, multiply by 0.5399572699. Examples: 1 kn = 1.852 km/h · 5 kn = 9.25999 km/h · 10 kn = 18.52 km/h · 100 kn = 185.2 km/h.

FAQ

Frequently asked

How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?

1 knot = 1.852 kilometers per hour.

What is the formula to convert knots to kilometers per hour?

Kilometers per Hour = Knots × 1.8519984

Is this conversion exact?

The conversion factor between knots and kilometers per hour is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.

Can I convert in the opposite direction?

Yes — use our Kilometers per Hour to Knots converter, or multiply your value by 0.5399572699.