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Meters per second to knots

knots = meters per second × 1.943844

Reverse: knots to meters per second

How to convert meters per second to knots

One meter per second is 1.943844 knots, so multiply the number of meters per second by 1.943844. For example, 20 meters per second is 20 × 1.943844 = 38.87689 knots. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.51444444.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 1.9 gets within 2.3% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Speed conversions come up when driving abroad, in running and cycling paces, weather and wind reports, and sailing and flying.

meters per secondknots
1 mps1.943844 kn
2 mps3.887689 kn
3 mps5.831533 kn
4 mps7.775378 kn
5 mps9.719222 kn
6 mps11.663067 kn
7 mps13.606911 kn
8 mps15.550756 kn
9 mps17.4946 kn
10 mps19.438445 kn
11 mps21.382289 kn
12 mps23.326134 kn
13 mps25.269978 kn
14 mps27.213823 kn
15 mps29.157667 kn
16 mps31.101512 kn
17 mps33.045356 kn
18 mps34.989201 kn
19 mps36.933045 kn
20 mps38.87689 kn
25 mps48.596112 kn
30 mps58.315335 kn
40 mps77.75378 kn
50 mps97.192225 kn
60 mps116.63067 kn
70 mps136.069114 kn
75 mps145.788337 kn
80 mps155.507559 kn
90 mps174.946004 kn
100 mps194.384449 kn
120 mps233.261339 kn
150 mps291.576674 kn
200 mps388.768898 kn
250 mps485.961123 kn
300 mps583.153348 kn
400 mps777.537797 kn
500 mps971.922246 kn
750 mps1,457.88 kn
1,000 mps1,943.84 kn
1,500 mps2,915.77 kn
2,000 mps3,887.69 kn
5,000 mps9,719.22 kn
10,000 mps19,438.44 kn

Questions

How many knots are in a meter per second?

1.943844 knots.

How do I convert meters per second to knots in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1.943844, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.