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Convert knots to mph

1 knot equals 1.1507794 miles per hour. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 kn
1.1507794 mph

Multiply the number of knots by 1.15077944802 to get miles per hour. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of knots by 1.15077944802 to get miles per hour.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 kn.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 1.15077944802.
  3. 1 × 1.15077944802 = 1.1507794 mph.

Knots to Miles per Hour conversion table

Knots (kn) Miles per Hour (mph)
1 1.1507794
5 5.7538972
10 11.507794
20 23.015589
30 34.523383
40 46.031178
50 57.538972
60 69.046767
80 92.062356
100 115.07794

Convert Knot to other speed units

1 kn expressed in every other speed unit on this site.

  • Meter per Second m/s 0.51444444
  • Kilometer per Hour km/h 1.852
  • Kilometer per Minute km/min 0.030866667
  • Kilometer per Second km/s 0.00051444444
  • Meter per Minute m/min 30.866667
  • Meter per Hour m/h 1,852
  • Centimeter per Second cm/s 51.444444
  • Centimeter per Minute cm/min 3,086.6667
  • Centimeter per Hour cm/h 185,200
  • Millimeter per Second mm/s 514.44444
  • Millimeter per Minute mm/min 30,866.667
  • Millimeter per Hour mm/h 1,852,000
  • Mile per Hour mph 1.1507794
  • Mile per Minute mi/min 0.019179657
  • Mile per Second mi/s 0.00031966096
  • Yard per Hour yd/h 2,025.3718
  • Yard per Minute yd/min 33.756197
  • Yard per Second yd/s 0.56260329
  • Foot per Hour ft/h 6,076.1155
  • Foot per Minute ft/min 101.26859
  • Foot per Second ft/s 1.6878099
  • Inch per Second in/s 20.253718
  • Inch per Minute in/min 1,215.2231
  • Inch per Hour in/h 72,913.386
  • Knot (UK) kn (UK) 0.9993611
  • Mach (sea level) M 0.0015117824
  • Mach (SI standard) M (SI) 0.0017436052
  • Mach (20 °C, 1 atm) M (20 °C) 0.001497219
  • Speed of Sound (pure water) c (H₂O) 0.00034696462
  • Speed of Sound (sea water) c (sea) 0.0003380944
  • Speed of Light (vacuum) c 1.716002e-9
  • Cosmic Velocity (first) v₁ 0.00006511955
  • Cosmic Velocity (second) v₂ 0.00004593254
  • Cosmic Velocity (third) v₃ 0.000030860495
  • Earth's Orbital Velocity v⊕ 0.000017283536

About the knot

The knot (kn) is a Other unit of speed. One nautical mile per hour — the standard unit for marine and air navigation.

About the mile per hour

The mile per hour (mph) is a Imperial unit of speed.

Where this conversion is used

Converting knots to miles per hour comes up when driving, running, cycling, aviation, and weather reports.

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Frequently asked questions

How many miles per hour are in a knot?

One knot equals 1.1507794 miles per hour.

How do you convert knots to miles per hour?

Multiply the number of knots by 1.15077944802 to get miles per hour.

What is 1 mile per hour in knots?

One mile per hour equals 0.86897624 knots.

When would I convert knots to miles per hour?

This conversion is common when driving, running, cycling, aviation, and weather reports.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.