Speed
Feet per Second to Knots
Convert feet per second to knots instantly.
About this conversion
Feet per second (ft/s) are used in the US and UK in engineering and ballistics. Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed. 1.6878 feet per second equal 1 Knots. The converter above calculates the result instantly — you can also swap the units to convert in the other direction.
How to use
Enter a value in the feet per second field and instantly see the result in knots. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 feet per second = 0.59248 knots. Example: 10 ft/s = 5.9248 kn.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert feet per second to knots?
Divide the number of feet per second by 1.6878 to get knots. Example: 50 ft/s ÷ 1.6878 = 29.624 kn.
Are feet per second bigger or smaller than knots?
Feet per Second is smaller than Knots. There are 1.6878 feet per second in one knot, so the result is a smaller number when converting from feet per second to knots.
What is 10 feet per second in knots?
10 ft/s equals 5.9248 kn.
How many feet per second are in 1 knot?
1 kn equals 1.6878 ft/s. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in knots and want it in feet per second.
What is feet per second?
Feet per second (ft/s) are used in the US and UK in engineering and ballistics.
What is knot used for?
Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed.