Kilometers/hour to Knots Converter
Convert km/h to kn instantly — and see every other speed unit at once.
1 km/h=0.539957 kn
1 km/h in every unit
Meters/second
0.277778m/s
Kilometers/hourfrom
1km/h
Miles/hour
0.621371mph
Feet/second
0.911344ft/s
Knots
0.539957kn
Mach
8.1630e-4M
Common Kilometers/hour to Knots conversions
| Kilometers/hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.53996 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.07991 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.69979 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.39957 kn |
| 25 km/h | 13.49893 kn |
| 50 km/h | 26.99786 kn |
| 100 km/h | 53.99573 kn |
| 250 km/h | 134.98932 kn |
| 500 km/h | 269.97863 kn |
| 1000 km/h | 539.95727 kn |
The formula
Kilometers/hour (km/h) — a unit of speed.
Knots (kn) — a unit of speed.
Worked examples
1 km/h→0.53996 kn
Apply Kilometers/hour ÷ 1.852 with input = 1. Result: 0.53996 kn.
5 km/h→2.69979 kn
Apply Kilometers/hour ÷ 1.852 with input = 5. Result: 2.69979 kn.
10 km/h→5.39957 kn
Apply Kilometers/hour ÷ 1.852 with input = 10. Result: 5.39957 kn.
FAQ
How do I convert Kilometers/hour to Knots?
Use the formula: kn = Kilometers/hour ÷ 1.852. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Kilometers/hour used?
Kilometers/hour (km/h) — a unit of speed.
Where are Knots used?
Knots (kn) — a unit of speed.
How do I convert Knots back to Kilometers/hour?
Use the Knots to Kilometers/hour converter.