m/s to Knot Converter

1 m/s = 1.9438 Knots. To convert Meters per Second to Knots, multiply by 1.9438.

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Recent: 1 m/s = 1.9438 Knot

Formula

To convert Meters per Second to Knots, multiply the value by 1.9438. One m/s equals 1.9438 Knots.

kn = m/s × 1.9438

For a quick mental estimate, multiply Meters per Second by about 1.9 — the exact factor is 1.9438.

Worked examples

  • 1 m/s = 1.9438 Knots
  • 5 Meters per Second = 9.7192 Knots
  • 10 Meters per Second = 19.4385 Knots
  • 100 Meters per Second = 194.3846 Knots

Meters per Second to Knots table

Meters per Second (m/s) Knots (kn)
1 1.9438
2 3.8877
3 5.8315
4 7.7754
5 9.7192
10 19.4385
25 48.5962
50 97.1923
100 194.3846
250 485.9615
500 971.9231
1000 1943.85

About m/s and Knot

Both the m/s (m/s) and the Knot (kn) measure speed. One m/s is equal to 1.9438 Knots, so you can convert any measurement by multiplying by 1.9438. The calculator above updates instantly, and the reference table lists common m/s-to-Knot values for quick lookups.

Unit definitions

m/s (m/s)
The m/s (m/s) is the reference unit for speed in this converter — every other speed unit is defined relative to it.
Knot (kn)
The Knot (kn) is a unit of speed equal to 0.514444 Meters per Second.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert Meters per Second to Knots?
Multiply the number of Meters per Second by 1.9438. For example, 1 m/s × 1.9438 = 1.9438 Knots.
How many Knots are in a m/s?
There are 1.9438 Knots in one m/s.
What is 10 Meters per Second in Knots?
10 Meters per Second is equal to 19.4385 Knots.
How do you convert Knots back to Meters per Second?
Multiply the number of Knots by 0.514444 to get Meters per Second. One Knot equals 0.514444 Meters per Second.