Feet per second to knots converter
Knots (kn)
1 foot per second = 0.5924838013 knots
How to convert feet per second to knots
kn = ft/s × 0.592483801296
Multiply the number of feet per second by 0.592483801296 to get knots. Going the other way, divide by 0.592483801296 (or multiply by 1.6878098571).
One foot per second is exactly defined as 0.592483801296 knots (to 12 significant figures), and one knot is 1.6878098571 feet per second.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 feet per second: 5 × 0.592483801296 = 2.962419006 2.962419006 knots.
- Convert 12.5 feet per second: 12.5 × 0.592483801296 = 7.406047516 7.406047516 knots.
- Convert 250 feet per second: 250 × 0.592483801296 = 148.1209503 148.1209503 knots.
Quick-reference table
| ft/s | kn |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5924838013 |
| 2 | 1.184967603 |
| 3 | 1.777451404 |
| 5 | 2.962419006 |
| 10 | 5.924838013 |
| 15 | 8.887257019 |
| 20 | 11.84967603 |
| 25 | 14.81209503 |
| 50 | 29.62419006 |
| 75 | 44.4362851 |
| 100 | 59.24838013 |
| 1,000 | 592.4838013 |
| kn | ft/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.687809857 |
| 2 | 3.375619714 |
| 3 | 5.063429571 |
| 5 | 8.439049286 |
| 10 | 16.87809857 |
| 15 | 25.31714786 |
| 20 | 33.75619714 |
| 25 | 42.19524643 |
| 50 | 84.39049286 |
| 75 | 126.5857393 |
| 100 | 168.7809857 |
| 1,000 | 1,687.809857 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in 1 foot per second?
1 foot per second equals 0.5924838013 knots.
What is the formula to convert feet per second to knots?
Use kn = ft/s × 0.592483801296. Multiply the number of feet per second by 0.592483801296 to get knots. Going the other way, divide by 0.592483801296 (or multiply by 1.6878098571).
What is 100 feet per second in knots?
100 feet per second is 59.24838013 knots.