Knots to Feet per second
1 kn ≈ 1.688 ft/s. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
ft/s = kn × (463 / 900) × (1,250 / 381)1 kn ≈ 1.68781 ft/s
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
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
Conversion table
| kn | ft/s |
|---|---|
| ≈ 1.68781 | |
| ≈ 3.37562 | |
| ≈ 8.43905 | |
| ≈ 16.8781 | |
| ≈ 25.3171 | |
| ≈ 33.7562 | |
| ≈ 42.1952 | |
| ≈ 50.6343 | |
| ≈ 67.5124 | |
| ≈ 75.9514 |
| kn | ft/s |
|---|---|
| ≈ 84.3905 | |
| ≈ 101.269 | |
| ≈ 118.147 | |
| ≈ 135.025 | |
| ≈ 151.903 | |
| ≈ 168.781 | |
| ≈ 253.171 | |
| ≈ 270.05 | |
| ≈ 286.928 | |
| ≈ 303.806 |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet per second are in 1 knot?
1 kn ≈ 1.688 ft/s. ft/s = kn × (463 / 900) × (1,250 / 381)
How do I convert kn to ft/s?
ft/s = kn × (463 / 900) × (1,250 / 381)
Is 1 knot bigger than 1 foot per second?
1 kn ≈ 1.688 ft/s.
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