KM/H to Knots Converter
Converts metric wind and vehicle speeds into knots for sailing and aviation.
1 km/h = 0.54 kn
knots
1 km/h = 0.54 kn
How to convert kilometers per hour to knots
Divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852.
Formula
kn = km/h ÷ 1.852
For a quick estimate, multiply by about 0.539957.
Examples
- 20 km/h ÷ 1.852 = 10.7991 kn
- 60 km/h ÷ 1.852 = 32.3974 kn
- 900 km/h ÷ 1.852 = 485.9611 kn
Kilometers per hour to knots conversion table
| Kilometers per hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.54 |
| 5 | 2.6998 |
| 10 | 5.3996 |
| 20 | 10.7991 |
| 30 | 16.1987 |
| 40 | 21.5983 |
| 50 | 26.9978 |
| 60 | 32.3974 |
| 75 | 40.4968 |
| 100 | 53.9957 |
| 150 | 80.9935 |
| 200 | 107.9914 |
| 500 | 269.9784 |
| 900 | 485.9611 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About kilometers per hour
Kilometers per hour is the unit on speed-limit signs and speedometers in most of the world. 1 km/h equals 1/3.6 m/s, or about 0.278 m/s.
About knots
A knot is one nautical mile (1,852 m) per hour, exactly 1.852 km/h. Ships, aircraft and marine weather forecasts use knots.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.54 knots (rounded).
How do I convert kilometers per hour to knots?
Divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852. For example: 60 km/h ÷ 1.852 = 32.3974 kn.
How many kilometers per hour are in one knot?
One knot equals 1.852 kilometers per hour.
Is the km/h to kn conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.