Convert km/h to knots
1 kilometer per hour equals 0.539957 knots. To convert kilometers per hour to knots, divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852: for example, 10 km/h is 5.39957 kn. Ethical Tube's free km/h to knots converter does the math as you type, and the chart below lists common values.
1 km/h = 0.539957 kn
- 1 km/h
- 0.539957 kn
- 1 kn
- 1.852 km/h
- Formula
- kn = km/h × 0.539957
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Conversion chart
km/h to knots chart
| Kilometers per hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.539957 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.07991 kn |
| 3 km/h | 1.61987 kn |
| 4 km/h | 2.15983 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.69978 kn |
| 6 km/h | 3.23974 kn |
| 8 km/h | 4.31965 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.39957 kn |
| 12 km/h | 6.47948 kn |
| 15 km/h | 8.09935 kn |
| 20 km/h | 10.7991 kn |
| 25 km/h | 13.4989 kn |
| 50 km/h | 26.9978 kn |
| 100 km/h | 53.9957 kn |
How it works
How to convert km/h to knots
Know the formula
kn = km/h × 0.539957. In words: divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852.
Work an example
10 km/h → 5.39957 kn. Round to two or three decimal places for everyday use.
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Enter any value in the converter above and the answer appears instantly, in both directions.
Good to know
About speed units
- One mile per hour is exactly 1.609344 kilometers per hour.
- A knot is one nautical mile (1,852 meters) per hour. Ships and aircraft use it.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How many knots are in a kilometer per hour?
There are 0.539957 knots in 1 kilometer per hour. To convert kilometers per hour to knots, divide the number of kilometers per hour by 1.852.
What is 10 km/h in knots?
10 kilometers per hour is 5.39957 knots.
How do you convert knots back to km/h?
Multiply the number of knots by 1.852. 1 knot is 1.852 kilometers per hour.
Is this km/h to knots converter free?
Yes. It's free and works in any browser, even offline once the page has loaded. The answer updates as you type, and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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