Knots to Feet per second
One knot is 1.68781 feet per second. Speed units for driving, running and wind. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, which is why it does not line up neatly with mph.
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1 knot = 1.68781 feet per second · open this conversion
Formula
feet per second = knots × 1.68780986
Knots to Feet per second table
| Knots | Feet per second |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.68781 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.439049 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.8781 ft/s |
| 15 kn | 25.31715 ft/s |
| 20 kn | 33.7562 ft/s |
| 25 kn | 42.19525 ft/s |
| 30 kn | 50.6343 ft/s |
| 35 kn | 59.07334 ft/s |
| 40 kn | 67.51239 ft/s |
| 45 kn | 75.95144 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.39049 ft/s |
| 55 kn | 92.82954 ft/s |
| 60 kn | 101.2686 ft/s |
| 65 kn | 109.7076 ft/s |
| 70 kn | 118.1467 ft/s |
| 80 kn | 135.0248 ft/s |
| 90 kn | 151.9029 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.781 ft/s |
| 120 kn | 202.5372 ft/s |
| 200 kn | 337.562 ft/s |
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Frequently asked questions
▸How many feet per second are in a knot?
One knot is 1.68781 feet per second. feet per second = knots × 1.68780986.
▸How do I convert knots to feet per second?
Multiply the number of knots by 1.68780986. For example, 10 kn × 1.68780986 = 16.8781 ft/s.
▸What is the difference between knots and feet per second?
Knot (kn) and Foot per second (ft/s) both measure speed. Speed units for driving, running and wind. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, which is why it does not line up neatly with mph.
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