Convert Meter per second to Knot

One m/s equals 1.943844492 kn. This converter allows you to easily convert between Meter per second and Knot in real time.

Formula

m/s × 1.943844492 = kn

Example: 1 m/s = 1.943844492 kn

What is Meter per second?

The meter per second is the SI base unit of speed, representing a distance of one meter traveled in one second. It is the standard unit used in physics textbooks and scientific papers worldwide. In everyday life, wind speed is commonly reported in meters per second, and severe weather warnings use this unit to define storm intensity. The speed of sound in air is approximately 340 m/s, and the speed of light is about 300 million m/s.

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.