m/s to knots converter
1 meters per second equals 1.943844 knots. Conversions use kn = m/s × 1.9438
m/s → 1.943844 kn
kn = m/s × 1.9438
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Worked examples
- 1 m/s = 1.943844 kn
- 2 m/s = 3.887689 kn
- 5 m/s = 9.719222 kn
- 10 m/s = 19.438445 kn
- 100 m/s = 194.384 kn
meters per second to knots conversion table
| m/s | kn | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 1.943844 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 2 m/s | 3.887689 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 3 m/s | 5.831533 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 4 m/s | 7.775378 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 5 m/s | 9.719222 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 6 m/s | 11.663067 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 8 m/s | 15.550756 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 10 m/s | 19.438445 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 12 m/s | 23.326134 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 15 m/s | 29.157667 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 20 m/s | 38.87689 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 25 m/s | 48.596112 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 30 m/s | 58.315335 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 40 m/s | 77.75378 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 50 m/s | 97.192225 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 60 m/s | 116.631 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 70 m/s | 136.069 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 80 m/s | 155.508 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 90 m/s | 174.946 kn | × 1.9438 |
| 100 m/s | 194.384 kn | × 1.9438 |
How to convert m/s to kn
- Take your value in meters per second.
- Multiply by 1.9438
- That is your answer in knots — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many knots in 1 meters per second?
Exactly 1.943844 kn. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert m/s to kn?
Multiply the meters per second figure by 1.9438 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is m/s to kn the same as kn to m/s?
No — they are inverses. One m/s is 1.943844 kn, while one kn is 0.51444444 m/s.
What is 1 m/s in kn?
1 m/s = 1.943844 kn (see the value page for the full arithmetic).