Knot to Foot/Second Converter
1 kn = 1.6878 ft/s
1 kn = 1.6878 ft/s
Knot to Foot/Second Table
| Knot (kn) | Foot/Second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.016878 |
| 0.1 | 0.168781 |
| 1 | 1.6878 |
| 2 | 3.3756 |
| 5 | 8.439 |
| 10 | 16.8781 |
| 20 | 33.7562 |
| 50 | 84.3904 |
| 100 | 168.78 |
| 500 | 843.9 |
| 1000 | 1,687.81 |
How to Convert Knot to Foot/Second
To convert Knot (kn) to Foot/Second (ft/s), use the formula: 1 kn = 1.6878 ft/s.
For example, to convert 5 kn to ft/s: 5 kn = 8.439 ft/s. Similarly, 10 kn = 16.8781 ft/s, 25 kn = 42.1952 ft/s, and 100 kn = 168.78 ft/s.
To convert in the other direction, 1 ft/s = 0.592484 kn. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Knot?
A knot (kn) equals one nautical mile per hour. Knots are the standard speed unit in maritime and aviation.
What is a Foot/Second?
Feet per second (ft/s) is an imperial speed unit. Used in ballistics and some engineering calculations.
Common Knot to Foot/Second Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Knot and Foot/Second:
- 1 kn = 1.6878 ft/s
- 5 kn = 8.439 ft/s
- 10 kn = 16.8781 ft/s
- 25 kn = 42.1952 ft/s
- 100 kn = 168.78 ft/s