Convert Feet per second to knots

1 foot per second = 0.592484 knots · kn = ft/s ÷ 1.687809857

ft/s
Knots
0.592484kn

1 foot per second = 0.592484 knots

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from feet per second, used in ballistics and US engineering, to knots, the navigation speed unit for aviation and sailing. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

Feet per second to knots conversion table

Conversion table from feet per second to knots
Feet per second (ft/s)Knots (kn)
1 ft/s0.592484 kn
2 ft/s1.185 kn
3 ft/s1.7775 kn
5 ft/s2.9624 kn
10 ft/s5.9248 kn
15 ft/s8.8873 kn
20 ft/s11.8497 kn
25 ft/s14.8121 kn
50 ft/s29.6242 kn
75 ft/s44.4363 kn
100 ft/s59.2484 kn
250 ft/s148.12 kn
500 ft/s296.24 kn
1,000 ft/s592.48 kn

The formula

kn = ft/s ÷ 1.687809857

Because both units measure speed, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

Knots to feet per second

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Frequently asked questions

How many knots are in a foot per second?
There are 0.592484 knots in 1 foot per second. The formula is kn = ft/s ÷ 1.687809857.
How do you convert feet per second to knots?
Use the formula kn = ft/s ÷ 1.687809857. For example, 10 feet per second equals 5.9248 knots.
Is the feet per second to knots conversion exact?
Yes. Feet per second and knots are both units of speed, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is ft/s short for?
ft/s is the standard symbol for foot per second. kn is the symbol for knot.