Knots to mph Converter
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1 knot = 1.15078 mph · 1 knot = 1.852 km/h
How to convert knots to mph
To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply by 1.15078. For example, 20 knots × 1.15078 = 23.016 mph. To convert knots to km/h, multiply by 1.852 instead.
Going the other way — to convert mph to knots — divide by 1.15078. So 60 mph ÷ 1.15078 = 52.139 knots.
A knot is defined as one nautical mile per hour. One nautical mile = 1.852 km = 1.15078 miles. Knots are used in aviation, maritime navigation, and meteorology worldwide. Wind speeds in weather forecasts are often given in knots.
Knots to mph conversion table
| Knots (kn) | mph | km/h |
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| 1 kn | 1.151 mph | 1.852 km/h |
| 5 kn | 5.754 mph | 9.260 km/h |
| 10 kn | 11.508 mph | 18.520 km/h |
| 15 kn | 17.262 mph | 27.780 km/h |
| 20 kn | 23.016 mph | 37.040 km/h |
| 25 kn | 28.770 mph | 46.300 km/h |
| 30 kn | 34.523 mph | 55.560 km/h |
| 50 kn | 57.539 mph | 92.600 km/h |
| 100 kn | 115.078 mph | 185.200 km/h |
| 500 kn | 575.390 mph | 926.000 km/h |