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Knots to Metres per second

Convert knots to metres per second (knots to m/s). 1 knots = 0.514444444444 m/s. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.

A quick reference1 knots = 0.514444444444 m/s
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How to convert knots to metres per second

Multiply the amount in knots by 0.514444444444 to get metres per second. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

m/s = knots × 0.514444444444

Worked example

1 knots = 0.514444444444 m/s. 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 Metres per second table

Common values, rounded for display
Knots (knots)Metres per second (m/s)
00
10.514444444444
52.57222222222
105.14444444444
2512.8611111111
10051.4444444444
1,000514.444444444

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What is the formula for knots to metres per second?

m/s = knots × 0.514444444444. Multiply the amount in knots by 0.514444444444 to get metres per second. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.

How do I convert back to knots?

Use the metres per second 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.

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