Mile/hours to Knots (mph to kn)

Free online mile/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 mile/hour value by 0.86897624 — i.e. kn = mph × 0.86897624
Quick check: 1 mph = 0.86897624 kn

Mile/hours to Knots conversion table

Mile/hours (mph)Knots (kn)
1 mph0.86897624 kn
2 mph1.73795248 kn
3 mph2.60692873 kn
4 mph3.47590497 kn
5 mph4.34488121 kn
6 mph5.21385745 kn
7 mph6.08283369 kn
8 mph6.95180994 kn
9 mph7.82078618 kn
10 mph8.68976242 kn
15 mph13.03464363 kn
20 mph17.37952484 kn
25 mph21.72440605 kn
30 mph26.06928726 kn
40 mph34.75904968 kn
50 mph43.4488121 kn
75 mph65.17321814 kn
100 mph86.89762419 kn
250 mph217.24406048 kn
500 mph434.48812095 kn
1,000 mph868.9762419 kn

How to convert mile/hours to knots

To convert mile/hours to knots, multiply the amount in mile/hours by 0.86897624. For example, 10 mph = 8.68976242 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 mile/hour?
One mile/hour is exactly 0.86897624 knots.
How do I convert mph to kn?
Multiply the mph value by 0.86897624 to get kn. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 mile/hours in knots?
100 mile/hours equals 86.89762419 knots.

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