Miles per hour to Knots
1 mph ≈ 0.869 kn. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kn = mph × (0.44704) × (900 / 463)1 mph ≈ 0.868976 kn
mile per hour (mph)
Mile per hour is a unit of speed: 1 mph = 0.44704 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
| mph | kn |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.868976 | |
| ≈ 1.73795 | |
| ≈ 4.34488 | |
| ≈ 8.68976 | |
| ≈ 13.0346 | |
| ≈ 17.3795 | |
| ≈ 21.7244 | |
| ≈ 26.0693 | |
| ≈ 34.759 | |
| ≈ 39.1039 |
| mph | kn |
|---|---|
| ≈ 43.4488 | |
| ≈ 52.1386 | |
| ≈ 60.8283 | |
| ≈ 69.5181 | |
| ≈ 78.2079 | |
| ≈ 86.8976 | |
| ≈ 130.346 | |
| ≈ 139.036 | |
| ≈ 147.726 | |
| ≈ 156.416 |
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in 1 mile per hour?
1 mph ≈ 0.869 kn. kn = mph × (0.44704) × (900 / 463)
How do I convert mph to kn?
kn = mph × (0.44704) × (900 / 463)
Is 1 mile per hour bigger than 1 knot?
1 mph ≈ 0.869 kn.
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