Formula
Convert knots to meters per second with:
m/s = knot * 0.51444
Example
10 knots = 5.144 m/s
knots to meters per second table
Questions
How many meters per second are in a knot?
One knot is 0.514444 meters per second. Enter any value above to convert instantly.
What is the formula to convert knots to meters per second?
Use m/s = knot * 0.51444. The calculator applies this for every value you type.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — it uses the standard conversion factor (m/s = knot * 0.51444), rounded to 6 significant digits for display.