How to convert knots to kilometers per hour
Multiply the number of knots by 1.852. That is all there is to it, because the factor between knots and kilometers per hour never changes.
Formula
km/h = kn × 1.852
Example: 25 knots × 1.852 = 46.3 kilometers per hour.
Knots to km/h chart
| Knots (kn) | Kilometers per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kn | 0.926 km/h |
| 1 kn | 1.852 km/h |
| 2 kn | 3.704 km/h |
| 3 kn | 5.556 km/h |
| 4 kn | 7.408 km/h |
| 5 kn | 9.26 km/h |
| 6 kn | 11.112 km/h |
| 7 kn | 12.964 km/h |
| 8 kn | 14.816 km/h |
| 9 kn | 16.668 km/h |
| 10 kn | 18.52 km/h |
| 15 kn | 27.78 km/h |
| 20 kn | 37.04 km/h |
| 25 kn | 46.3 km/h |
| 30 kn | 55.56 km/h |
| 40 kn | 74.08 km/h |
| 50 kn | 92.6 km/h |
| 60 kn | 111.12 km/h |
| 70 kn | 129.64 km/h |
| 75 kn | 138.9 km/h |
| 80 kn | 148.16 km/h |
| 90 kn | 166.68 km/h |
| 100 kn | 185.2 km/h |
| 250 kn | 463 km/h |
| 500 kn | 926 km/h |
| 1,000 kn | 1,852 km/h |
Values are rounded to at most four decimals. The converter above shows more digits.
About the units
One knot is 0.5144444444 meters per second.
One kilometer per hour is 0.2777777778 meters per second.
Need the other direction? Use the km/h to Knots converter. For every speed unit at once, open the Speed Converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
There are 1.852 kilometers per hour in one knot.
How do I convert knots to kilometers per hour?
Multiply the number of knots by 1.852. For example: 25 knots × 1.852 = 46.3 kilometers per hour.
What is 40 knots in kilometers per hour?
40 knots equals 74.08 kilometers per hour.