kn to m/s
1 Knots = 0.514444 Meters per Second
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1 Knots (kn) =
0.514444 Meters per Second (m/s)
Explanation
Multiply by 0.514444444444 because 1 kn = 1 base units and 1 m/s = 1.9438444924406046 base units in the marine speed model.
This page is dedicated to Knots to Meters per Second and applies one stable conversion definition to the calculator and reference table.
Common Conversion Values
| Knots (kn) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.514444 |
| 5 | 2.572222 |
| 10 | 5.144444 |
| 15 | 7.716667 |
| 20 | 10.288889 |
| 30 | 15.433333 |
| 40 | 20.577778 |