Convert knot to kilometer/hour
Please provide values below to convert knot [kt] to kilometer/hour [km/h], or Convert kilometer/hour to knot.
1 kt = 1.85199999969 km/h. To convert knot to kilometer/hour, multiply the value by 1.85199999969; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km/h = 0.539956803546 kt). Both units measure speed and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kt = 1.85199999969 km/h
- 1 km/h = 0.539956803546 kt
- 10 kt = 18.5199999969 km/h
- 100 kt = 185.199999969 km/h
How to Convert Knot to Kilometer/hour
1 kt = 1.85199999969184 km/h
Example: convert 15 kt to km/h:
15 kt = 15 × 1.85199999969184 km/h = 27.7799999953776 km/h
Knot to Kilometer/hour Conversion Table
| knot | kilometer/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kt | 1.85199999969 km/h |
| 2 kt | 3.70399999938 km/h |
| 3 kt | 5.55599999908 km/h |
| 5 kt | 9.25999999846 km/h |
| 10 kt | 18.5199999969 km/h |
| 20 kt | 37.0399999938 km/h |
| 50 kt | 92.5999999846 km/h |
| 100 kt | 185.199999969 km/h |
| 500 kt | 925.999999846 km/h |
| 1000 kt | 1851.99999969 km/h |
Knot
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated from the practice of measuring a ship's speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a unit of speed in maritime navigation.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries to express the speed of ships and aircraft, providing a consistent measurement across international waters and airspace.
Kilometer/hour
Kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speed expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The km/h unit originated from the metric system, developed in France during the late 18th century, and became widely adopted for measuring speed in transportation and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Km/h is commonly used worldwide to specify vehicle speeds, speed limits, and other applications involving the measurement of speed in everyday life and transportation systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 knot in kilometer/hour?
1 knot (kt) = 1.85199999969 kilometer/hour (km/h).
How do you convert knot to kilometer/hour?
Multiply the knot value by 1.85199999969. For example, 25 kt × 1.85199999969 = 46.2999999923 km/h.
What is 10 knot in kilometer/hour?
10 kt = 18.5199999969 km/h.
Which unit is larger, the knot or the kilometer/hour?
The knot is the larger unit: 1 kt = 1.85199999969 km/h.