Convert Foot per Second to Knot
Enter a value in Foot per Second to see it instantly in Knot, or use the reverse converter below.
Foot per Second
Definition: Distance in feet covered in one second.
Current use: Used in US ballistics, engineering, and fluid flow.
Knot
Definition: Equal to one nautical mile per hour.
Current use: Used in maritime and aviation navigation worldwide.
Foot per Second to Knot Conversion Table
| Foot per Second [ft/s] | Knot [kn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft/s | 0.005924838 kn |
| 0.1 ft/s | 0.0592483801 kn |
| 1 ft/s | 0.5924838013 kn |
| 2 ft/s | 1.1849676027 kn |
| 3 ft/s | 1.777451404 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.9624190067 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.9248380135 kn |
| 20 ft/s | 11.8496760269 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.6241900674 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.2483801347 kn |
| 1000 ft/s | 592.4838013471 kn |
How to Convert Foot per Second to Knot
1 kn = 1.687809857 ft/s
Example: convert 1 ft/s to kn:
Knot to Foot per Second Conversion Table
| Knot [kn] | Foot per Second [ft/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kn | 0.0168780986 ft/s |
| 0.1 kn | 0.1687809857 ft/s |
| 1 kn | 1.687809857 ft/s |
| 2 kn | 3.3756197139 ft/s |
| 3 kn | 5.0634295709 ft/s |
| 5 kn | 8.4390492848 ft/s |
| 10 kn | 16.8780985696 ft/s |
| 20 kn | 33.7561971391 ft/s |
| 50 kn | 84.3904928478 ft/s |
| 100 kn | 168.7809856955 ft/s |
| 1000 kn | 1687.8098569554 ft/s |
Quick Estimate
For a quick mental estimate, 1 ft/s is about 0.59 kn, and 1 kn is about 1.7 ft/s. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Knot are in 1 Foot per Second?
1 Foot per Second (ft/s) equals 0.5924838013 Knot (kn).
How do I convert Foot per Second to Knot?
Multiply the value in ft/s by 0.5924838013 to get kn. To go the other way, multiply kn by 1.687809857.
What is 10 Foot per Second in Knot?
10 ft/s = 5.9248380135 kn.
What is 100 Foot per Second in Knot?
100 ft/s = 59.2483801347 kn.
What is a Foot per Second?
Distance in feet covered in one second. Used in US ballistics, engineering, and fluid flow.
What is a Knot?
Equal to one nautical mile per hour. Used in maritime and aviation navigation worldwide.
How many Foot per Second are in 1 Knot?
1 Knot (kn) equals 1.687809857 Foot per Second (ft/s).
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