Convert Meters per second to knots

1 meter per second = 1.9438 knots · kn = m/s × 1.943844492

m/s
Knots
1.9438kn

1 meter per second = 1.9438 knots

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from meters per second, the SI speed unit used in physics, 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.

Meters per second to knots conversion table

Conversion table from meters per second to knots
Meters per second (m/s)Knots (kn)
1 m/s1.9438 kn
2 m/s3.8877 kn
3 m/s5.8315 kn
5 m/s9.7192 kn
10 m/s19.4384 kn
15 m/s29.1577 kn
20 m/s38.8769 kn
25 m/s48.5961 kn
50 m/s97.1922 kn
75 m/s145.79 kn
100 m/s194.38 kn
250 m/s485.96 kn
500 m/s971.92 kn
1,000 m/s1,943.84 kn

The formula

kn = m/s × 1.943844492

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many knots are in a meter per second?
There are 1.9438 knots in 1 meter per second. The formula is kn = m/s × 1.943844492.
How do you convert meters per second to knots?
Use the formula kn = m/s × 1.943844492. For example, 10 meters per second equals 19.4384 knots.
Is the meters per second to knots conversion exact?
Yes. Meters per second and knots are both units of speed, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is m/s short for?
m/s is the standard symbol for meter per second. kn is the symbol for knot.