Knots Converter
Convert knots into any other speed unit. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, the unit used for ships, aircraft and wind speed.
Convert knots
Frequently Asked Questions
1.852 km/h, or 1.15078 mph. One nautical mile per hour.
A nautical mile is one minute of latitude, so speed in knots maps directly onto a chart without conversion.
Yes. A knot already means one nautical mile per hour, so the 'per hour' is doubled up.
Exactly 1,852 m by international agreement, chosen to approximate one minute of latitude.