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km/h, mph, knots and m/s.
Conversion
Kilometers per Hour to Knots Converter
1 kilometer per hour = 0.5399568035 kn. Enter any value to convert kilometers per hour (km/h) to knots (kn), or use the table below for common values.
Formula
kn = km/h × 0.5399568035
Example: 10 km/h = 5.399568035 kn. To convert the other way, use km/h = kn × 1.852.
Quick mental estimate: multiply by about 0.54.
Kilometers per Hour to Knots conversion table
| Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.5399568035 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.699784017 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.399568035 kn |
| 20 km/h | 10.79913607 kn |
| 30 km/h | 16.1987041 kn |
| 40 km/h | 21.59827214 kn |
| 50 km/h | 26.99784017 kn |
| 60 km/h | 32.39740821 kn |
| 70 km/h | 37.79697624 kn |
| 80 km/h | 43.19654428 kn |
| 90 km/h | 48.59611231 kn |
| 100 km/h | 53.99568035 kn |
| 120 km/h | 64.79481641 kn |
| 150 km/h | 80.99352052 kn |
| 200 km/h | 107.9913607 kn |
| 300 km/h | 161.987041 kn |
About kilometers per hour and knots
Kilometers per hour is the speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most of the world.
The knot is one nautical mile per hour (exactly 1.852 km/h), used in aviation, sailing and marine weather forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilometers per hour to knots?
Use the formula kn = km/h × 0.5399568035. For example, 10 km/h = 5.399568035 kn.
What is 1 kilometer per hour in knots?
1 km/h = 0.5399568035 kn.
How do I convert knots back to kilometers per hour?
Use km/h = kn × 1.852. 1 kn = 1.852 km/h.