Speed conversion

Knots to Miles per hour

Convert knots to miles per hour instantly. The formula is mph = kn × 1.15077945, and the reference table below covers the values people look up most.

1 kn equals

1.1508 mph

mph = kn × 1.15077945

Formula

mph = kn × 1.15077945

A knot is one nautical mile per hour, and a nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters.

Knots to Miles per hour table

KnotsMiles per hour
1 kn1.1508 mph
5 kn5.7539 mph
10 kn11.5078 mph
15 kn17.2617 mph
20 kn23.0156 mph
30 kn34.5234 mph
40 kn46.0312 mph
50 kn57.5390 mph
100 kn115.0779 mph

Frequently asked questions

How many miles per hour are in a knot?

One knot equals 1.1508 miles per hour. A knot is one nautical mile per hour, and a nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters.

What is the formula to convert knots to miles per hour?

mph = kn × 1.15077945. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type, with no rounding until the final display.

How do I convert miles per hour back to knots?

Reverse the operation — divide by the same factor instead of multiplying by it.

Is this knots to miles per hour conversion exact?

The underlying factor is the internationally defined one, so the only rounding happens when the result is displayed. The table below shows values rounded to 4 decimal places.

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