knots to mph converter
1 knot equals 1.150779 miles per hour. Conversions use mph = kn × 1.1508
kn → 1.150779 mph
mph = kn × 1.1508
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Worked examples
- 1 kn = 1.150779 mph
- 2 kn = 2.301559 mph
- 5 kn = 5.753897 mph
- 10 kn = 11.507794 mph
- 100 kn = 115.078 mph
knots to miles per hour conversion table
| kn | mph | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kn | 5.753897 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 10 kn | 11.507794 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 15 kn | 17.261692 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 20 kn | 23.015589 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 25 kn | 28.769486 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 30 kn | 34.523383 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 40 kn | 46.031178 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 50 kn | 57.538972 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 1 kn | 1.150779 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 2 kn | 2.301559 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 3 kn | 3.452338 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 4 kn | 4.603118 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 6 kn | 6.904677 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 8 kn | 9.206236 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 12 kn | 13.809353 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 60 kn | 69.046767 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 70 kn | 80.554561 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 80 kn | 92.062356 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 90 kn | 103.57 mph | × 1.1508 |
| 100 kn | 115.078 mph | × 1.1508 |
How to convert kn to mph
- Take your value in knots.
- Multiply by 1.1508
- That is your answer in miles per hour — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many miles per hour in 1 knot?
Exactly 1.150779 mph. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert kn to mph?
Multiply the knots figure by 1.1508 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is kn to mph the same as mph to kn?
No — they are inverses. One kn is 1.150779 mph, while one mph is 0.86897624 kn.
What is 5 kn in mph?
5 kn = 5.753897 mph (see the value page for the full arithmetic).