Feet per second to Knots Converter
Convert foot per second to knot instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert foot per second to knot
Speed conversions are handy for driving abroad, reading weather and marine forecasts, or comparing vehicle, wind and running pace figures quoted in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 ft/s is about 0.2962 kn, and 100 ft/s works out to roughly 59.2484 kn. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.5925, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the feet per second doubles the knots.
Road signs, aviation and sailing each use their own speed unit, so the same motion can be described several ways.
How to convert foot per second to knot
One foot per second equals 0.5925 knots. To convert, multiply the number of feet per second by 0.5925:
knots = feet per second × 0.5925
For example, 10 feet per second × 0.5925 = 5.9248 knots.
Feet per second to knots conversion table
| Speed (ft/s) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.5925 kn |
| 2 ft/s | 1.185 kn |
| 3 ft/s | 1.7775 kn |
| 5 ft/s | 2.9624 kn |
| 10 ft/s | 5.9248 kn |
| 20 ft/s | 11.8497 kn |
| 50 ft/s | 29.6242 kn |
| 100 ft/s | 59.2484 kn |
FAQ
How many knots are in a foot per second?
One foot per second = 0.5925 knots.
How do I convert knots back to feet per second?
Divide by 0.5925, or use the knots to feet per second converter.