Convert km/h to knots
Enter the number of kilometers per hour that you want to convert to knots.
How to Convert Kilometers per Hour to Knots
The kilometer per hour and knot are both units of speed. 1 knot equals 1.8519999969 kilometers per hour. This means to convert kilometers per hour to knots, you divide by 1.8519999969.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 km/h to knots:
We need to convert kilometers per hour to knots
Since 1 kn = 1.8519999969 km/h, divide by 1.8519999969
5 ÷ 1.8519999969 = 2.6997840218
5 km/h = 2.6997840218 kn
Kilometer per Hour to Knot Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilometer per hour to knot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilometers per Hour (km/h) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.5399568044 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.0799136087 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.6997840218 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.3995680435 kn |
| 15 km/h | 8.0993520653 kn |
| 20 km/h | 10.799136087 kn |
| 25 km/h | 13.498920109 kn |
| 50 km/h | 26.997840218 kn |
| 100 km/h | 53.995680435 kn |
About These Units
Kilometer per Hour (km/h)
Kilometers per hour (km/h or kph) is the standard speed unit for vehicles, speed limits, and weather in most countries worldwide. To convert km/h to mph, multiply by 0.621. Common speeds: walking 5 km/h, city driving 50 km/h, highway 120 km/h.
Knot (kn)
A knot (kn or kt) equals one nautical mile per hour, approximately 1.151 mph or 1.852 km/h. Knots are the standard speed unit for ships, aircraft, and wind in maritime and aviation worldwide. Origin: sailors counted knots on a rope trailing behind the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilometers per hour to knots?
To convert kilometers per hour to knots, divide the value by 1.8519999969. For example, 10 km/h = 5.3995680435 kn.
How many knots are in 1 kilometer per hour?
1 kilometer per hour equals 0.5399568044 knots.
What is the formula for kilometers per hour to knots?
The formula is: kn = km/h ÷ 1.8519999969.