Speed
Kilometers per Hour to Knots
Convert kilometers per hour to knots instantly.
About this conversion
Kilometers per hour (km/h) is the primary speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most countries. Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed. 1.852 kilometers per hour 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 kilometers per hour field and instantly see the result in knots. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 kilometers per hour = 0.53996 knots. Example: 10 km/t = 5.3996 kn.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert kilometers per hour to knots?
Divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852 to get knots. Example: 50 km/t ÷ 1.852 = 26.998 kn.
Are kilometers per hour bigger or smaller than knots?
Kilometers per Hour is smaller than Knots. There are 1.852 kilometers per hour in one knot, so the result is a smaller number when converting from kilometers per hour to knots.
What is 10 kilometers per hour in knots?
10 km/t equals 5.3996 kn.
How many kilometers per hour are in 1 knot?
1 kn equals 1.852 km/t. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in knots and want it in kilometers per hour.
What is kilometers per hour?
Kilometers per hour (km/h) is the primary speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most countries.
What is knot used for?
Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed.