knot to foot per second
1 knot equals 1.68781 foot per second, and 1 foot per second equals 0.592484 knot.
Conversion formula
ft/s = kn × 1.68781
To convert knot to foot per second, multiply the value by 1.68781.
Conversion table
| 1 kn | 1.68781 ft/s |
|---|---|
| 2 kn | 3.37562 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.43905 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.8781 ft/s |
| 25 kn | 42.1952 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.3905 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.781 ft/s |
| 500 kn | 843.905 ft/s |
| 1000 kn | 1687.81 ft/s |
Reverse conversion table
| 1 ft/s | 0.592484 kn |
|---|---|
| 2 ft/s | 1.18497 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.96242 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.92484 kn |
| 25 ft/s | 14.8121 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.6242 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.2484 kn |
| 500 ft/s | 296.242 kn |
| 1000 ft/s | 592.484 kn |
Key facts
| 1 knot | 1.68781 foot per second |
|---|---|
| 1 foot per second | 0.592484 knot |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert knot to foot per second?
Multiply the knot value by 1.68781 to get foot per second. For example, 10 knot = 16.8781 foot per second.
How do I convert foot per second back to knot?
Divide the foot per second value by 1.68781 (equivalently, multiply by 0.592484) to get knot.
Reverse conversion
Printable A4 conversion cheat sheet — see the Downloads page