Convert meters per second to knots

Explanation

From this page you can convert meters per second to knots (or m/s to kn) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from meters per second to knots you need to multiply by 1.9438. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 m/s≈1.9438 kn

meters per secondm/s

dimension	speed
symbol	m/s, mps

The meter per second (m/s, mps) is a unit of speed.

Definition of the meter per second

One meter per second is equal to the speed of an object traveling one meter in a time of one second.

Equivalences

One meter per second is equivalent to:

Some Facts

The walking speed of a human is approximately 2 meters per second.
The earth revolves around the Sun at around 30000 meters per second.

Other speeds

	second	minute	hour
millimeter	mm/s	mm/min	mm/h
meter	m/s	m/min	m/h
kilometer	km/s	km/min	km/h

Related Conversions

knotskn

dimension	speed
symbol	kn, kt
synonyms	kts

The knot (kn, kt) is a unit of speed.

The unit is used in navigation and meteorology.

Definition of the knot

One knot is defined as one nautical mile per hour.

Value in terms of the SI

One knot is equal to ⁴⁶³⁄₉₀₀ meters per second.

Equivalences

One knot is equivalent to:

History

The knot finds its origin in a tool made up of a knotted line attached to a log that was used for measuring the speed of a ship. The log was tossed in the water off the stern and the sailors counted to number knots that passed through their hand in a certain amount of time.