Convert knots to ft/s
Knots to feet per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the knots to ft/s chart further down the page.
1 knot equals 1.687809857 feet per second. Going the other way, 1 foot per second = 0.5924838013 knots.
How to convert knots to ft/s
To convert knots to feet per second, multiply the knot value by 1.687809857. You can also divide by 0.5924838013 to get the same answer.
ft/s = kn × 1.687809857
Worked example
Convert 60 kn to feet per second:
60 kn = 101.2685914 ft/s
knots to ft/s conversion chart
Use this knots to ft/s table for quick reference without typing anything.
| knots (kn) | feet per second (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.687809857 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.439049286 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.87809857 ft/s |
| 20 kn | 33.75619714 ft/s |
| 30 kn | 50.63429571 ft/s |
| 40 kn | 67.51239428 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.39049286 ft/s |
| 60 kn | 101.2685914 ft/s |
| 70 kn | 118.14669 ft/s |
| 80 kn | 135.0247886 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.7809857 ft/s |
| 120 kn | 202.5371829 ft/s |
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many ft/s are in a knot?
1 knots equals 1.687809857 ft/s. Going the other way, 1 ft/s is 0.5924838013 knots.
How do you convert knots to ft/s?
To convert knots to feet per second, multiply the knot value by 1.687809857. You can also divide by 0.5924838013 to get the same answer.
What is 10 knots in ft/s?
10 knots equals 16.87809857 ft/s. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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