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m/s to Knots

Convert m/s to kn using the internationally-agreed conversion factor - the bridge between metric and Imperial marine units.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

xkn=f(xms)x_{kn} = f(x_{m\,s})
SymbolMeaningUnit
m/sm/sValue in m/sm/s
knknValue in knkn

Source: NIST SP 811 / ISO 80000

In short

Convert m/s to kn using the internationally-agreed conversion factor \u2014 the bridge between metric and Imperial marine units.