Convert Meters Per Second to Knots
1 meter per second = 1.943844 knots. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Meters Per Second to Knots formula
Multiply the number of meters per second by 1.943844 to get knots.
knots = meters per second × 1.943844To go the other way: divide the number of knots by 1.943844, or multiply by 0.5144444.
meters per second = knots ÷ 1.943844Meters Per Second to Knots conversion table
| Meters Per Second | Knots |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s | 1.943844 kn |
| 2 m/s | 3.887689 kn |
| 3 m/s | 5.831533 kn |
| 4 m/s | 7.775378 kn |
| 5 m/s | 9.719222 kn |
| 6 m/s | 11.663067 kn |
| 7 m/s | 13.606911 kn |
| 8 m/s | 15.550756 kn |
| 9 m/s | 17.4946 kn |
| 10 m/s | 19.438445 kn |
| 15 m/s | 29.157667 kn |
| 20 m/s | 38.87689 kn |
| 25 m/s | 48.596112 kn |
| 30 m/s | 58.315335 kn |
| 40 m/s | 77.75378 kn |
| 50 m/s | 97.192225 kn |
| 75 m/s | 145.788337 kn |
| 100 m/s | 194.384449 kn |
| 250 m/s | 485.961123 kn |
| 500 m/s | 971.922246 kn |
| 1,000 m/s | 1,943.844 kn |
Knots to Meters Per Second conversion table
| Knots | Meters Per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.5144444 m/s |
| 2 kn | 1.028889 m/s |
| 3 kn | 1.543333 m/s |
| 4 kn | 2.057778 m/s |
| 5 kn | 2.572222 m/s |
| 6 kn | 3.086667 m/s |
| 7 kn | 3.601111 m/s |
| 8 kn | 4.115556 m/s |
| 9 kn | 4.63 m/s |
| 10 kn | 5.144444 m/s |
About the meter per second
Metres per second is the SI unit of speed and the one used in physics equations.
About the knot
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 are in a meter per second?
There are 1.943844 knots in one meter per second.
How many meters per second are in a knot?
There are 0.5144444 meters per second in one knot.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the meter per second and the knot is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 meters per second in knots?
10 meters per second equals 19.438445 knots.