Knots to Kilometres per hour
Convert knots to kilometres per hour (knots to km/h). 1 knots = 1.852 km/h. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert knots to kilometres per hour
Multiply the amount in knots by 1.852 to get kilometres per hour. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
km/h = knots × 1.852Worked example
1 knots = 1.852 km/h. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Speed is converted through metres per second. One international mile is 1,609.344 metres and one nautical mile is 1,852 metres.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Knots to Kilometres per hour table
| Knots (knots) | Kilometres per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 25 | 46.3 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
| 1,000 | 1,852 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for knots to kilometres per hour?
km/h = knots × 1.852. Multiply the amount in knots by 1.852 to get kilometres per hour. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to knots?
Use the kilometres per hour to knots calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the speed converter to browse all supported pairs.