How to convert Knots to MPH
The conversion is a single multiplication: 1 kn = 1.150779 mph. To convert knots to mph, multiply by 1.150779. To go back, multiply mph by 0.868976 (or divide by 1.150779). These factors are exact by definition.
Examples
- 60 kn = 69.046767 mph
- 100 kn = 115.07794 mph
Knots to MPH conversion table
| Knots (kn) | MPH (mph) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.150779 |
| 5 | 5.753897 |
| 10 | 11.507794 |
| 20 | 23.015589 |
| 30 | 34.523383 |
| 50 | 57.538972 |
| 60 | 69.046767 |
| 70 | 80.554561 |
| 80 | 92.062356 |
| 100 | 115.07794 |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert MPH back to Knots?
- Use the MPH to Knots converter, or just swap the units on the full unit converter — it shows every unit in the category at once.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The English units have been defined in metric terms since 1959, so the factors used here are exact by definition, not rounded approximations. Displayed results are rounded only for readability.
- Can I convert other units too?
- The unit converter also handles length, weight, volume, temperature, area, speed, pressure, energy, power, torque, and fuel economy — each with every unit shown side by side.