Knots to miles per hour
For boat, aircraft and wind speeds when you think in miles per hour. One knot is about 1.15 mph.
1 knot = 1.150779448 miles per hour
Formula: miles per hour = knots × 1.150779448
How to convert
How to convert knots to miles per hour
One knot is 1.150779448 miles per hour. To convert, use this formula:
miles per hour = knots × 1.150779448
Example: 10 knots = 11.50779448 miles per hour.
Knots to miles per hour table
| knots (kn) | miles per hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.15078 mph |
| 2 kn | 2.30156 mph |
| 3 kn | 3.45234 mph |
| 4 kn | 4.60312 mph |
| 5 kn | 5.7539 mph |
| 6 kn | 6.90468 mph |
| 7 kn | 8.05546 mph |
| 8 kn | 9.20624 mph |
| 9 kn | 10.357 mph |
| 10 kn | 11.5078 mph |
| 15 kn | 17.2617 mph |
| 20 kn | 23.0156 mph |
| 25 kn | 28.7695 mph |
| 30 kn | 34.5234 mph |
| 40 kn | 46.0312 mph |
| 50 kn | 57.539 mph |
| 75 kn | 86.3085 mph |
| 100 kn | 115.078 mph |
About the units
- A knot is one nautical mile (1,852 meters) per hour, used at sea and in aviation.
- Miles per hour is used for road speeds in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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 kilometers per hourFor sailing, aviation and wind speeds. One knot is one nautical mile per hour, exactly 1.852 km/h.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles per hour are in a knot?
One knot equals 1.150779448 miles per hour.
How do I convert knots to miles per hour?
Use the formula miles per hour = knots × 1.150779448. For example, 10 knots is 11.50779448 miles per hour.
What is 10 knots in miles per hour?
10 knots is 11.50779448 miles per hour.
How do I convert miles per hour back to knots?
Use the formula knots = miles per hour ÷ 1.150779448. One mile per hour is 0.8689762419 knots.