knot to kilometer/hour (kn → km/h)
Unit ConverterConverting knots (kn) to kilometers per hour, 1 knot is exactly 1.852km/h.
What is it
knot is a speed unit, as is kilometer/hour. Their relation is fixed: 1kn = 1.851997km/h.
km/h = kn × 1.852
How to use
- 1Enter the knot (kn) value.
- 2See the kilometer/hour (km/h) result instantly.
- 3Switch units to convert again if needed.
Reference
| kn | km/h |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.852 |
| 5 | 9.26 |
| 10 | 18.52 |
| 20 | 37.04 |
| 50 | 92.6 |
| 100 | 185.2 |
Sources & standards
FAQ
How many km/h is 1 knot?
Exactly 1.852km/h. A knot is defined as one nautical mile (1,852m) per hour.
How do I convert km/h back to knots?
Compute kn = km/h ÷ 1.852. For example, 37.04km/h = 20kn.
Where are knots used?
Knots are the standard for ship and aircraft speeds and for wind speeds in weather reports. A 480kn cruise speed is about 889km/h.
Is my input sent to a server?
No. Every conversion runs instantly inside your browser; the values you enter are never sent to a server or stored.