Kilometers per hour to Knots
1 km/h ≈ 0.54 kn. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kn = km/h × (5 / 18) × (900 / 463)1 km/h ≈ 0.539957 kn
kilometer per hour (km/h)
Kilometer per hour is a unit of speed: 1 km/h = 5/18 m/s.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
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
| km/h | kn |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.539957 | |
| ≈ 1.07991 | |
| ≈ 2.69978 | |
| ≈ 5.39957 | |
| ≈ 8.09935 | |
| ≈ 10.7991 | |
| ≈ 13.4989 | |
| ≈ 16.1987 | |
| ≈ 21.5983 | |
| ≈ 24.2981 |
| km/h | kn |
|---|---|
| ≈ 26.9978 | |
| ≈ 32.3974 | |
| ≈ 37.797 | |
| ≈ 43.1965 | |
| ≈ 48.5961 | |
| ≈ 53.9957 | |
| ≈ 80.9935 | |
| ≈ 86.3931 | |
| ≈ 91.7927 | |
| ≈ 97.1922 |
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in 1 kilometer per hour?
1 km/h ≈ 0.54 kn. kn = km/h × (5 / 18) × (900 / 463)
How do I convert km/h to kn?
kn = km/h × (5 / 18) × (900 / 463)
Is 1 kilometer per hour bigger than 1 knot?
1 km/h ≈ 0.54 kn.
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