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Knots to mph Converter

Convert knots (kn) to miles per hour (mph) as you type — 1 kn = 1.150779 mph. Switch units, change the precision or copy the result.

How to use this tool

Steps for using the Unit Converter.

  1. Enter a value in From — knots are already selected.
  2. The result in miles per hour appears instantly. Change either unit to convert to anything else in speed.
  3. Use the swap button for the reverse conversion, and set the decimal places you need.
  4. Turn on Show formula to see the calculation, then copy or share the result.

Example

1 kn to mph

Knot
1 kn
Mile per hour
mph = 1 × 1.150779448 = 1.150779 mph

Common use cases

  • Speed limits and speedometers when driving abroad.
  • Running and cycling paces.
  • Wind speeds and boat or aircraft speeds in knots.

Knots to mph conversion table

knots to miles per hour
Knot (kn)Mile per hour (mph)
0.1 kn0.115078 mph
0.5 kn0.57539 mph
1 kn1.150779 mph
2 kn2.301559 mph
3 kn3.452338 mph
4 kn4.603118 mph
5 kn5.753897 mph
10 kn11.507794 mph
15 kn17.261692 mph
knots to miles per hour (continued)
Knot (kn)Mile per hour (mph)
20 kn23.015589 mph
25 kn28.769486 mph
50 kn57.538972 mph
75 kn86.308459 mph
100 kn115.077945 mph
250 kn287.694862 mph
500 kn575.389724 mph
1,000 kn1,150.779448 mph

Values rounded to 6 decimal places.

The units

Knot (kn)
1 nautical mile per hour.
Mile per hour (mph)
1 mi in 1 h = exactly 0.44704 m/s. Part of the US customary system.

How to convert knots to miles per hour

Ships and aircraft measure speed in knots (nautical miles per hour); one knot is about 1.15 mph.

To convert knots to miles per hour, use mph = kn × 1.150779448. One knot equals 1.150779 miles per hour, and one mile per hour equals 0.868976 knots.

Knot (kn): 1 nautical mile per hour. Mile per hour (mph): 1 mi in 1 h = exactly 0.44704 m/s.

All speed units are on the speed converter.

Limitations

  • Results are rounded to the decimal places you choose; the calculation itself keeps full precision.

Frequently asked questions

How many miles per hour are in a knot?

1 kn = 1.150779 mph. Multiply knots by 1.150779448 (or use mph = kn × 1.150779448).

How do I convert knots to miles per hour?

Use mph = kn × 1.150779448. For example, 1 kn = 1.1508 mph and 10 kn = 11.5078 mph.

How do I convert km/h to mph quickly?

Divide by 1.609 — or multiply by about 0.62. 100 km/h ≈ 62.1 mph.

How do I convert m/s to km/h?

Multiply by exactly 3.6: 10 m/s = 36 km/h.