How to convert MPH to Knots
The conversion is a single multiplication: 1 mph = 0.868976 kn. To convert mph to knots, multiply by 0.868976. To go back, multiply knots by 1.150779 (or divide by 0.868976). These factors are exact by definition.
Examples
- 60 mph = 52.138575 kn
- 100 mph = 86.897624 kn
MPH to Knots conversion table
| MPH (mph) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.868976 |
| 5 | 4.344881 |
| 10 | 8.689762 |
| 20 | 17.379525 |
| 30 | 26.069287 |
| 50 | 43.448812 |
| 60 | 52.138575 |
| 70 | 60.828337 |
| 80 | 69.518099 |
| 100 | 86.897624 |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Knots back to MPH?
- Use the Knots to MPH 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.