Knots to Miles per Hour Converter
Convert knots to miles per hour instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 knot = 1.1507794 miles per hour.
1 knot = 1.1507794 miles per hour
How to convert knots to miles per hour
miles per hour = knots × 1.150779448
To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply the value by 1.150779448. To go back from miles per hour to knots, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.8689762419).
Worked examples
- 10 kn: 10 × 1.150779448 = 11.507794 mph
- 15 kn: 15 × 1.150779448 = 17.261692 mph
- 20 kn: 20 × 1.150779448 = 23.015589 mph
Add 15 percent to the knots. 20 knots is about 23 mph (exactly 23.02).
Knots to Miles per Hour conversion table
Knots to Miles per Hour
| kn | mph |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.1507794 |
| 5 | 5.7538972 |
| 10 | 11.507794 |
| 15 | 17.261692 |
| 20 | 23.015589 |
| 30 | 34.523383 |
| 50 | 57.538972 |
| 100 | 115.07794 |
| 250 | 287.69486 |
| 500 | 575.38972 |
Miles per Hour to Knots
| mph | kn |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.86897624 |
| 5 | 4.3448812 |
| 10 | 8.6897624 |
| 15 | 13.034644 |
| 20 | 17.379525 |
| 30 | 26.069287 |
| 50 | 43.448812 |
| 100 | 86.897624 |
| 250 | 217.24406 |
| 500 | 434.48812 |
Speed equivalents
See how one knot and one mile per hour compare with every other speed unit on the site.
1 knot equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| meters per second (m/s) | 0.5144444 |
| kilometers per hour (km/h) | 1.852 |
| miles per hour (mph) | 1.150779 |
| feet per second (ft/s) | 1.68781 |
1 mile per hour equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| meters per second (m/s) | 0.44704 |
| kilometers per hour (km/h) | 1.609344 |
| feet per second (ft/s) | 1.466667 |
| knots (kn) | 0.8689762 |
When you need to convert knots to miles per hour
Boat speeds, wind forecasts, hurricane advisories and aircraft speeds are given in knots. Converting to miles per hour makes the numbers easier to relate to driving speeds and everyday wind conditions.
About the units
Knot (kn)
A knot is one nautical mile per hour, about 1.852 km/h. It is the standard unit for ships and aircraft.
Mile per hour (mph)
Miles per hour is exactly 0.44704 meters per second. It is used for road speeds in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert knots to miles per hour?
Multiply the number of knots by 1.150779448. For example, 10 knots × 1.150779448 = 11.50779448 miles per hour.
How many miles per hour are in one knot?
There are 1.150779448 miles per hour in one knot.
How many knots are in one mile per hour?
There are 0.8689762419 knots in one mile per hour.
How strong is a 34-knot wind?
34 knots is 39.1 mph, the lower limit of "gale force" (Beaufort 8). A hurricane begins at 64 knots, or 73.7 mph.
Can I convert other speed units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any speed unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.