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Miles per hour to knots Conversion
1 miles per hour (mi/hr) is equal to 0.8689762419 knots (kn).
1 mi/hr = 0.8689762419 kn
or
1 kn = 1.150779448 mi/hr
Formula
To convert a speed from miles per hour (mi/hr) to knots (kn), divide the speed in miles per hour by 1.150779448
s(kn) = s(mi/hr) / 1.150779448
Examples:
Convert 1 miles per hour to knots:
s(kn) = 1mi/hr / 1.150779448 = 0.8689762419 kn
Conversion table
| Miles per hour (mi/hr) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 mi/hr | 0.868976242 kn |
| 2 mi/hr | 1.737952484 kn |
| 3 mi/hr | 2.606928726 kn |
| 5 mi/hr | 4.34488121 kn |
| 10 mi/hr | 8.689762419 kn |
| 20 mi/hr | 17.379524838 kn |
| 25 mi/hr | 21.724406048 kn |
| 30 mi/hr | 26.069287257 kn |
| 50 mi/hr | 43.448812095 kn |
| 60 mi/hr | 52.138574514 kn |
| 80 mi/hr | 69.518099352 kn |
| 100 mi/hr | 86.89762419 kn |
| 120 mi/hr | 104.277149028 kn |
| 250 mi/hr | 217.244060475 kn |
| 500 mi/hr | 434.48812095 kn |
| Knots (kn) | Miles per hour (mi/hr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.150779448 mi/hr |
| 2 kn | 2.301558896 mi/hr |
| 3 kn | 3.452338344 mi/hr |
| 5 kn | 5.75389724 mi/hr |
| 10 kn | 11.50779448 mi/hr |
| 20 kn | 23.01558896 mi/hr |
| 25 kn | 28.769486201 mi/hr |
| 30 kn | 34.523383441 mi/hr |
| 50 kn | 57.538972401 mi/hr |
| 60 kn | 69.046766881 mi/hr |
| 80 kn | 92.062355842 mi/hr |
| 100 kn | 115.077944802 mi/hr |
| 120 kn | 138.093533763 mi/hr |
| 250 kn | 287.694862006 mi/hr |
| 500 kn | 575.389724012 mi/hr |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert miles per hour to knots?
Divide the value in miles per hour by 1.150779448 to get the result in knots. For example, 5 mi/hr ÷ 1.150779448 = 4.34488121 kn.
How many knots are in 1 miles per hour?
1 miles per hour (mi/hr) is equal to 0.868976242 knots (kn).
How do I convert knots back to miles per hour?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in knots by 1.150779448 to get the result in miles per hour.
How accurate is the miles per hour to knots conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1.150779448 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
