Knot to mph Converter

1 Knot = 1.1508 Miles per Hour. To convert Knots to Miles per Hour, multiply by 1.1508.

Result updates as you type
Recent: 1 Knot = 1.1508 mph

Formula

To convert Knots to Miles per Hour, multiply the value by 1.1508. One Knot equals 1.1508 Miles per Hour.

mph = kn × 1.1508

For a quick mental estimate, multiply Knots by about 1.2 — the exact factor is 1.1508.

Worked examples

  • 1 Knot = 1.1508 Miles per Hour
  • 5 Knots = 5.7539 Miles per Hour
  • 10 Knots = 11.5078 Miles per Hour
  • 100 Knots = 115.0778 Miles per Hour

Knots to Miles per Hour table

Knots (kn) Miles per Hour (mph)
1 1.1508
2 2.3016
3 3.4523
4 4.6031
5 5.7539
10 11.5078
25 28.7695
50 57.5389
100 115.0778
250 287.6946
500 575.3892
1000 1150.78

About Knot and mph

Both the Knot (kn) and the mph (mph) measure speed. One Knot is equal to 1.1508 Miles per Hour, so you can convert any measurement by multiplying by 1.1508. The calculator above updates instantly, and the reference table lists common Knot-to-mph values for quick lookups.

Unit definitions

Knot (kn)
The Knot (kn) is a unit of speed equal to 0.514444 Meters per Second.
mph (mph)
The mph (mph) is a unit of speed equal to 0.44704 Meters per Second.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert Knots to Miles per Hour?
Multiply the number of Knots by 1.1508. For example, 1 Knot × 1.1508 = 1.1508 Miles per Hour.
How many Miles per Hour are in a Knot?
There are 1.1508 Miles per Hour in one Knot.
What is 10 Knots in Miles per Hour?
10 Knots is equal to 11.5078 Miles per Hour.
How do you convert Miles per Hour back to Knots?
Multiply the number of Miles per Hour by 0.86897699 to get Knots. One mph equals 0.86897699 Knots.