How to convert miles per hour to knots
Multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.868976. That is all there is to it, because the factor between miles per hour and knots never changes.
Formula
kn = mph × 0.868976
Example: 60 miles per hour × 0.868976 = 52.1386 knots.
mph to Knots chart
| Miles per hour (mph) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 5 mph | 4.3449 kn |
| 10 mph | 8.6898 kn |
| 15 mph | 13.0346 kn |
| 20 mph | 17.3795 kn |
| 25 mph | 21.7244 kn |
| 30 mph | 26.0693 kn |
| 35 mph | 30.4142 kn |
| 40 mph | 34.759 kn |
| 45 mph | 39.1039 kn |
| 50 mph | 43.4488 kn |
| 55 mph | 47.7937 kn |
| 60 mph | 52.1386 kn |
| 65 mph | 56.4835 kn |
| 70 mph | 60.8283 kn |
| 75 mph | 65.1732 kn |
| 80 mph | 69.5181 kn |
| 90 mph | 78.2079 kn |
| 100 mph | 86.8976 kn |
| 120 mph | 104.2771 kn |
| 150 mph | 130.3464 kn |
Values are rounded to at most four decimals. The converter above shows more digits.
About the units
One mile per hour is 0.44704 meters per second.
One knot is 0.5144444444 meters per second.
Need the other direction? Use the Knots to mph converter. For every speed unit at once, open the Speed Converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in a mile per hour?
There are 0.868976 knots in one mile per hour.
How do I convert miles per hour to knots?
Multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.868976. For example: 60 miles per hour × 0.868976 = 52.1386 knots.
What is 65 miles per hour in knots?
65 miles per hour equals 56.4835 knots.