20 miles per hour to knots
20 miles per hour = 17.37952 knots
Rounded to a practical precision: 17.4 kn.
How the calculation works
One mile per hour is 0.868976 knots, so:
20 mph × 0.868976 = 17.37952 knReversing it, 17.37952 knots ÷ 0.868976 returns 20 miles per hour.
Nearby values
| Miles Per Hour | Knots |
|---|---|
| 16 mph | 13.90362 kn |
| 17 mph | 14.7726 kn |
| 18 mph | 15.64157 kn |
| 19 mph | 16.51055 kn |
| 20 mph | 17.37952 kn |
| 21 mph | 18.2485 kn |
| 22 mph | 19.11748 kn |
| 23 mph | 19.98645 kn |
| 24 mph | 20.85543 kn |
About these units
Mile per hour (mph) — Miles per hour is the road speed unit of the United States and United Kingdom.
Knot (kn) — A knot is one nautical mile per hour and is the speed unit used at sea and in aviation.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots is 20 miles per hour?
20 miles per hour is 17.37952 knots.
How do I convert miles per hour to knots myself?
Multiply by 0.868976. To go back, divide by 0.868976 — or multiply by 1.15078.
Is this figure exact?
The conversion factor between the mile per hour and the knot is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.
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