Speed
Meters per Second to Knots
Convert meters per second to knots instantly.
About this conversion
Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit for speed, used in science and engineering. Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed. 1 Meters per Second equals 1.9438 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 meters per second field and instantly see the result in knots. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 meters per second = 1.9438 knots. Example: 10 m/s = 19.438 kn.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert meters per second to knots?
Multiply the number of meters per second by 1.9438 to get knots. Example: 10 m/s × 1.9438 = 19.438 kn.
Are meters per second bigger or smaller than knots?
Meters per Second is larger than Knots. One meters per second equals 1.9438 knots, so the result is a larger number when converting from meters per second to knots.
What is 5 meters per second in knots?
5 m/s equals 9.7192 kn.
How many meters per second are in 1 knot?
1 kn equals 0.51444 m/s. This is the reverse conversion — useful if you have a value in knots and want it in meters per second.
What is meters per second?
Meters per second (m/s) is the SI unit for speed, used in science and engineering.
What is knot used for?
Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed.