Knots to Kilometers per hour Converter
Convert knots to kilometers per hour instantly. 1 kn = 1.852 km/h. Free two-way converter with the formula and a quick reference table.
How to convert knots to kilometers per hour
kilometers per hour = knots × 1.852
One knot equals 1.852 kilometers per hour, so to convert knots to kilometers per hour you multiply by 1.852. Going the other way, one kilometer per hour is 0.539957 knots. Both units measure speed, so the conversion is an exact ratio that never changes.
10 knots = 18.52 kilometers per hour. Multiply your knot figure by the factor above (or just type it into the box) to convert any amount.
knots to kilometers per hour table
| knots (kn) | kilometers per hour (km/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 2 | 3.704 |
| 3 | 5.556 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 20 | 37.04 |
| 25 | 46.3 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
| 250 | 463 |
| 500 | 926 |
| 1,000 | 1,852 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers per hour are in a knot?
One knot equals 1.852 kilometers per hour. So to convert, multiply the number of knots by 1.852.
How do I convert knots to kilometers per hour?
Multiply by 1.852, or simply enter the value in the converter above — it does the math instantly and works both ways.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — both units measure the same quantity, so the ratio is fixed and this uses the standard internationally-agreed factor.