Convert Kilometers per Hour to Knots
1 Kilometer/hour = 0.539957 knots
Conversion Formula
To convert kilometer per hour to Knot, multiply the value by 0.539957.
Kilometer/hour × 0.539957 = Knot
Quick Reference
| km/h | kn |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.539957 |
| 5 | 2.69979 |
| 10 | 5.39957 |
| 25 | 13.4989 |
| 50 | 26.9979 |
| 100 | 53.9957 |
| 500 | 269.979 |
| 1000 | 539.957 |
What is Kilometer/hour?
Kilometer per hour (symbol: km/h) is a unit of speed, expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour.
Common Uses
It is the standard unit used for road speed limits and speedometer readings in most countries around the world that use the metric system.
What is Knot?
The knot (symbol: kn) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.
One knot is exactly 1.852 kilometers per hour or approximately 1.151 miles per hour.
Common Uses
The knot is used globally in meteorology and for air and maritime navigation. It is the standard unit for expressing wind speeds and the speed of ships and aircraft.
How many knots are in a kilometer per hour?
There are 0.539957 knots in 1 kilometer per hour.
What is the formula to convert Kilometer/hour to Knot?
To convert Kilometer/hour to Knot, multiply the value by 0.539957.