Convert Knots to Kilometers Per Hour
1 knot = 1.852 kilometers per hour. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Knots to Kilometers Per Hour formula
Multiply the number of knots by 1.852 to get kilometers per hour.
kilometers per hour = knots × 1.852To go the other way: divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852, or multiply by 0.5399568.
knots = kilometers per hour ÷ 1.852Knots to Kilometers Per Hour conversion table
| Knots | Kilometers Per Hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.852 km/h |
| 2 kn | 3.704 km/h |
| 3 kn | 5.556 km/h |
| 4 kn | 7.408 km/h |
| 5 kn | 9.26 km/h |
| 6 kn | 11.112 km/h |
| 7 kn | 12.964 km/h |
| 8 kn | 14.816 km/h |
| 9 kn | 16.668 km/h |
| 10 kn | 18.52 km/h |
| 15 kn | 27.78 km/h |
| 20 kn | 37.04 km/h |
| 25 kn | 46.3 km/h |
| 30 kn | 55.56 km/h |
| 40 kn | 74.08 km/h |
| 50 kn | 92.6 km/h |
| 75 kn | 138.9 km/h |
| 100 kn | 185.2 km/h |
| 250 kn | 463 km/h |
| 500 kn | 926 km/h |
| 1,000 kn | 1,852 km/h |
Kilometers Per Hour to Knots conversion table
| Kilometers Per Hour | Knots |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.5399568 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.079914 kn |
| 3 km/h | 1.61987 kn |
| 4 km/h | 2.159827 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.699784 kn |
| 6 km/h | 3.239741 kn |
| 7 km/h | 3.779698 kn |
| 8 km/h | 4.319654 kn |
| 9 km/h | 4.859611 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.399568 kn |
About the knot
A knot is one nautical mile per hour and is the speed unit used at sea and in aviation.
About the kilometer per hour
Kilometres per hour is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.852 kilometers per hour in one knot.
How many knots are in a kilometer per hour?
There are 0.5399568 knots in one kilometer per hour.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the knot and the kilometer per hour is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 knots in kilometers per hour?
10 knots equals 18.52 kilometers per hour.