Convert Knot to Mile per hour

One kn equals 1.150779448 mph. This converter allows you to easily convert between Knot and Mile per hour in real time.

Formula

kn × 1.150779448 = mph

Example: 1 kn = 1.150779448 mph

What is Knot?

The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile (1,852 meters) per hour. It is the standard unit for maritime and aviation speed worldwide. Ship speeds, aircraft airspeeds, and wind speeds in marine forecasts are all commonly expressed in knots. The name comes from the historical practice of measuring a ship's speed by counting knots on a rope paid out over a fixed time. One knot equals approximately 0.5144 m/s.

What is Mile per hour?

The mile per hour is a unit of speed used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom for road speed limits and vehicle speeds. US highway speed limits typically range from 55 to 75 mph, while residential areas are usually 25 to 35 mph. In sports, baseball pitching speeds (topping out around 105 mph in Major League Baseball) and golf swing speeds are expressed in mph. One mph is exactly 0.44704 m/s.