Convert Knots to Miles per Hour
1 knot = 1.1507794 miles per hour. Multiply the number of knots by 1.15077944802.
1 kn = 1.150779448 mph
Multiply the number of knots by 1.15077944802.
Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.
Popular speed & velocity conversions
Knots to Miles per Hour table
| Knots | Miles per Hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.1507794 mph |
| 2 kn | 2.3015589 mph |
| 3 kn | 3.4523383 mph |
| 4 kn | 4.6031178 mph |
| 5 kn | 5.7538972 mph |
| 10 kn | 11.507794 mph |
| 20 kn | 23.015589 mph |
| 25 kn | 28.769486 mph |
| 50 kn | 57.538972 mph |
| 100 kn | 115.07794 mph |
| 500 kn | 575.38972 mph |
| 1000 kn | 1,150.7794 mph |
Knots to Miles per Hour in your head
Multiply by 7, then divide by 6.
That lands within 1% of the exact value.
10 kn → 11.6667 mph in your head, 11.5078 mph exactly.
About these units
The knot (kn) is a specialist or regional unit of speed & velocity, equal to 0.51444444 meters per second.
The mile per hour (mph) is an imperial unit of speed & velocity, equal to 0.44704 meters per second.
Going the other way, 1 mile per hour = 0.86897624 knots. Speed limits, wind reports, boat logs and aviation all use different units for the same idea. Convert between metric, imperial, nautical and scientific speeds instantly.
Frequently asked
- How many miles per hour are in a knot?
- 1 knot = 1.1507794 miles per hour.
- How do you convert knots to miles per hour?
- Multiply the number of knots by 1.15077944802.
- What is 10 kn in mph?
- 10 kn = 11.507794 mph.