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1 knot [kn] = 0.514444 meter per second [m/s]
1 knot [kn] = 0.514444 meter per second [m/s]
Example: 1 knot [kn] equals 0.514444 meter per second [m/s].
Speed conversions use meter per second as the reference unit. Road, aviation, nautical, and physics units are converted through stored factors.
Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-05-21.
The knot is a speed unit equal to one nautical mile per hour.
HistoryKnots come from maritime navigation and log-line speed measurement.
Current useKnots are used in aviation, marine navigation, weather, sailing, and ocean current reporting.
Meters per second is the SI derived unit of speed.
HistoryThe unit follows SI length and time measurement and is common in scientific calculations.
Current useMeters per second is used in physics, engineering, athletics, wind speeds, and technical specifications.
| knot [kn] | meter per second [m/s] |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.514444 |
| 2 | 1.028889 |
| 5 | 2.572222 |
| 10 | 5.144444 |
| 20 | 10.288889 |
| 25 | 12.861111 |
| 50 | 25.722222 |
| 100 | 51.444444 |
| 1000 | 514.444444 |
Use this formula: 1 knot [kn] = 0.514444 meter per second [m/s] Enter your value in the calculator and the result updates instantly.
1 knot [kn] equals 0.514444 meter per second [m/s].
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