Convert Meters per Second to Knots
1 m/s = 1.9438 kn
Conversion Table
| meters per second (m/s) | knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.971923 |
| 1 | 1.9438 |
| 2 | 3.8877 |
| 5 | 9.7192 |
| 10 | 19.4385 |
| 25 | 48.5962 |
| 50 | 97.1923 |
| 100 | 194.38 |
| 250 | 485.96 |
| 500 | 971.92 |
| 1000 | 1943.85 |
How to Convert meters per second to knots
To convert meters per second to knots, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 m/s = 19.4385 kn
About meters per second and knots
The Conversion Formula
To convert meters per second to knots, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 m/s = 1.9438 kn. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 m/s to knots: 25 × 1.9438 = 48.5962 kn. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 1.9438, or equivalently multiply by 0.514444.
About meters per second
Meters per second (m/s) is the scientific standard for velocity. It is an SI derived unit. It is the language of physics, from ballistics to aerodynamics. The speed of light itself is defined exactly in these units (299,792,458 m/s). It is rarely used for road speeds but is standard for wind speed in meteorology outside the US. meters per second are commonly used in Physics calculations, Wind speed (Scientific), Projectile motion, and Sprinter speeds, Industrial machinery.
A typical human walking speed is about 1.4 m/s.
About knots
The knot is a unit with a literal history: sailors used to measure speed by throwing a log overboard attached to a rope with knots tied at specific intervals. They counted the knots that slipped through their hands in a set time. One knot equals one nautical mile per hour. It remains the global standard for maritime and aviation operations. knots are commonly used in Ship speed, Aircraft airspeed, Cruise missile velocity, and Wind speed (Marine), Naval operations.
A large cruise ship travels at about 20-25 knots.
When Would You Convert meters per second to knots?
Converting between meters per second and knots is one of the most common speed conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 m/s = 1.9438 kn) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.