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. Use the converter above to quickly go from feet per second to knots.
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 many knots are in 1 feet per second?
1 Feet per Second equals 0.59248 knots.
When do you use knots?
Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed.