Kilometer/hours to Knots (km/h to kn)

Free online kilometer/hour to knot converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

SPEED CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the kilometer/hour value by 0.5399568 — i.e. kn = km/h × 0.5399568
Quick check: 1 km/h = 0.5399568 kn

Kilometer/hours to Knots conversion table

Kilometer/hours (km/h)Knots (kn)
1 km/h0.5399568 kn
2 km/h1.07991361 kn
3 km/h1.61987041 kn
4 km/h2.15982721 kn
5 km/h2.69978402 kn
6 km/h3.23974082 kn
7 km/h3.77969762 kn
8 km/h4.31965443 kn
9 km/h4.85961123 kn
10 km/h5.39956803 kn
15 km/h8.09935205 kn
20 km/h10.79913607 kn
25 km/h13.49892009 kn
30 km/h16.1987041 kn
40 km/h21.59827214 kn
50 km/h26.99784017 kn
75 km/h40.49676026 kn
100 km/h53.99568035 kn
250 km/h134.98920086 kn
500 km/h269.97840173 kn
1,000 km/h539.95680346 kn

How to convert kilometer/hours to knots

To convert kilometer/hours to knots, multiply the amount in kilometer/hours by 0.5399568. For example, 10 km/h = 5.39956803 kn. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert between meters per second, kilometers per hour, miles per hour, knots and Mach. One knot is one nautical mile per hour; Mach numbers are referenced to the speed of sound at 15°C sea level (340.3 m/s).

Frequently asked questions

How many knots are in one kilometer/hour?
One kilometer/hour is exactly 0.5399568 knots.
How do I convert km/h to kn?
Multiply the km/h value by 0.5399568 to get kn. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 kilometer/hours in knots?
100 kilometer/hours equals 53.99568035 knots.

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