Convert Knot to Foot per Second
Enter a value in Knot to see it instantly in Foot per Second, or use the reverse converter below.
Knot
Definition: Equal to one nautical mile per hour.
Current use: Used in maritime and aviation navigation worldwide.
Foot per Second
Definition: Distance in feet covered in one second.
Current use: Used in US ballistics, engineering, and fluid flow.
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 |
How to Convert Knot to Foot per Second
1 ft/s = 0.5924838013 kn
Example: convert 1 kn to ft/s:
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 |
Quick Estimate
For a quick mental estimate, 1 kn is about 1.7 ft/s, and 1 ft/s is about 0.59 kn. 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 Foot per Second are in 1 Knot?
1 Knot (kn) equals 1.687809857 Foot per Second (ft/s).
How do I convert Knot to Foot per Second?
Multiply the value in kn by 1.687809857 to get ft/s. To go the other way, multiply ft/s by 0.5924838013.
What is 10 Knot in Foot per Second?
10 kn = 16.8780985696 ft/s.
What is 100 Knot in Foot per Second?
100 kn = 168.7809856955 ft/s.
What is a Knot?
Equal to one nautical mile per hour. Used in maritime and aviation navigation worldwide.
What is a Foot per Second?
Distance in feet covered in one second. Used in US ballistics, engineering, and fluid flow.
How many Knot are in 1 Foot per Second?
1 Foot per Second (ft/s) equals 0.5924838013 Knot (kn).
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