Knots to kilometers per hour
For sailing, aviation and wind speeds. One knot is one nautical mile per hour, exactly 1.852 km/h.
1 knot = 1.852 kilometers per hour
Formula: kilometers per hour = knots × 1.852
How to convert
How to convert knots to kilometers per hour
One knot is 1.852 kilometers per hour. To convert, use this formula:
kilometers per hour = knots × 1.852
Example: 10 knots = 18.52 kilometers per hour.
Knots to kilometers per hour table
| knots (kn) | kilometers per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.852 km/h |
| 2 kn | 3.704 km/h |
| 3 kn | 5.556 km/h |
| 4 kn | 7.408 km/h |
| 5 kn | 9.26 km/h |
| 6 kn | 11.112 km/h |
| 7 kn | 12.964 km/h |
| 8 kn | 14.816 km/h |
| 9 kn | 16.668 km/h |
| 10 kn | 18.52 km/h |
| 15 kn | 27.78 km/h |
| 20 kn | 37.04 km/h |
| 25 kn | 46.3 km/h |
| 30 kn | 55.56 km/h |
| 40 kn | 74.08 km/h |
| 50 kn | 92.6 km/h |
| 75 kn | 138.9 km/h |
| 100 kn | 185.2 km/h |
About the units
- A knot is one nautical mile (1,852 meters) per hour, used at sea and in aviation.
- Kilometers per hour is the unit for speed limits and car speedometers in most of the world.
Related
More speed conversions
- Kilometers per hour to miles per hourFor speed limits and car speeds when driving abroad, and for cycling and running paces.
- Miles per hour to kilometers per hourFor US and UK speed limits, wind speeds and car specs given in miles per hour.
- Knots to miles per hourFor boat, aircraft and wind speeds when you think in miles per hour. One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
One knot equals 1.852 kilometers per hour.
How do I convert knots to kilometers per hour?
Use the formula kilometers per hour = knots × 1.852. For example, 10 knots is 18.52 kilometers per hour.
What is 10 knots in kilometers per hour?
10 knots is 18.52 kilometers per hour.
How do I convert kilometers per hour back to knots?
Use the formula knots = kilometers per hour ÷ 1.852. One kilometer per hour is 0.5399568035 knots.