Feet per second to Knots
1 ft/s ≈ 0.5925 kn. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kn = ft/s × (0.3048) × (900 / 463)1 ft/s ≈ 0.592484 kn
foot per second (ft/s)
Foot per second is a unit of speed: 1 ft/s = 0.3048 m/s.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
knot (kn)
Knot is a unit of speed: 1 kn = 463/900 m/s.
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
Conversion table
| ft/s | kn |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.592484 | |
| ≈ 1.18497 | |
| ≈ 2.96242 | |
| ≈ 5.92484 | |
| ≈ 8.88726 | |
| ≈ 11.8497 | |
| ≈ 14.8121 | |
| ≈ 17.7745 | |
| ≈ 23.6994 | |
| ≈ 26.6618 |
| ft/s | kn |
|---|---|
| ≈ 29.6242 | |
| ≈ 35.549 | |
| ≈ 41.4739 | |
| ≈ 47.3987 | |
| ≈ 53.3235 | |
| ≈ 59.2484 | |
| ≈ 88.8726 | |
| ≈ 94.7974 | |
| ≈ 100.722 | |
| ≈ 106.647 |
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in 1 foot per second?
1 ft/s ≈ 0.5925 kn. kn = ft/s × (0.3048) × (900 / 463)
How do I convert ft/s to kn?
kn = ft/s × (0.3048) × (900 / 463)
Is 1 foot per second bigger than 1 knot?
1 ft/s ≈ 0.5925 kn.
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