Example: 1 knot [kn] equals 1.150779 mile per hour [mph].
Examples
1 knot [kn] = 1.150779 mile per hour [mph]
2 knot [kn] = 2.301559 mile per hour [mph]
5 knot [kn] = 5.753897 mile per hour [mph]
10 knot [kn] = 11.507794 mile per hour [mph]
20 knot [kn] = 23.015589 mile per hour [mph]
25 knot [kn] = 28.769486 mile per hour [mph]
Practical Uses for knots to mph
quick homework checksshopping and product comparisonstravel planningprofessional estimatesDIY and household measurementsgeneral reference
Sources and Accuracy
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.
About These Units
knot [kn]
Definition
The knot is a speed unit equal to one nautical mile per hour.
History
Knots come from maritime navigation and log-line speed measurement.
Current use
Knots are used in aviation, marine navigation, weather, sailing, and ocean current reporting.
mile per hour [mph]
Definition
Miles per hour measures how many miles are traveled in one hour.
History
The unit combines the customary mile with the hour and became common with road, rail, and vehicle speed measurement.
Current use
Miles per hour is used for road speeds, vehicle dashboards, wind speeds, sports, and travel planning in the United States and UK.