Kilometres per hour to Knots Converter
Convert kilometre per hour to knot instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert kilometre per hour 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 km/h is about 0.27 kn, and 100 km/h works out to roughly 53.9957 kn. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.54, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the kilometres per hour 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 kilometre per hour to knot
One kilometre per hour equals 0.54 knots. To convert, multiply the number of kilometres per hour by 0.54:
knots = kilometres per hour × 0.54
For example, 10 kilometres per hour × 0.54 = 5.3996 knots.
Kilometres per hour to knots conversion table
| Speed (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.54 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.0799 kn |
| 3 km/h | 1.6199 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.6998 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.3996 kn |
| 20 km/h | 10.7991 kn |
| 50 km/h | 26.9978 kn |
| 100 km/h | 53.9957 kn |
FAQ
How many knots are in a kilometre per hour?
One kilometre per hour = 0.54 knots.
How do I convert knots back to kilometres per hour?
Divide by 0.54, or use the knots to kilometres per hour converter.