Convert ft/s to knots
Feet per second to knots. Enter a value to convert, or use the ft/s to knots chart further down the page.
1 foot per second equals 0.5924838013 knots. Going the other way, 1 knot = 1.687809857 feet per second.
How to convert ft/s to knots
To convert feet per second to knots, multiply the foot per second value by 0.5924838013. You can also divide by 1.687809857 to get the same answer.
kn = ft/s × 0.5924838013
Worked example
Convert 60 ft/s to knots:
60 ft/s = 35.54902808 kn
ft/s to knots conversion chart
Use this ft/s to knots table for quick reference without typing anything.
| feet per second (ft/s) | knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.5924838013 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.962419006 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.924838013 kn |
| 20 ft/s | 11.84967603 kn |
| 30 ft/s | 17.77451404 kn |
| 40 ft/s | 23.69935205 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.62419006 kn |
| 60 ft/s | 35.54902808 kn |
| 70 ft/s | 41.47386609 kn |
| 80 ft/s | 47.3987041 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.24838013 kn |
| 120 ft/s | 71.09805616 kn |
What is a foot per second?
One foot per second is exactly 0.3048 meters per second. It is the customary unit for muzzle velocity, conveyor speed and airflow in the United States.
What is a knot?
A knot is one nautical mile per hour, or exactly 1.852 km/h. It is the standard speed unit in marine and air navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in a foot per second?
1 ft/s equals 0.5924838013 knots. Going the other way, 1 knots is 1.687809857 ft/s.
How do you convert ft/s to knots?
To convert feet per second to knots, multiply the foot per second value by 0.5924838013. You can also divide by 1.687809857 to get the same answer.
What is 10 ft/s in knots?
10 ft/s equals 5.924838013 knots. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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