Miles per hour to Knots (mph to kn)

Convert miles per hour to knots instantly. 1 mile per hour = 0.8689762419 knots, so multiply by 0.8689762419. Includes worked examples and a full mph to kn table.

How to convert miles per hour to knots

1 mile per hour = 0.8689762419 knots and 1 knot = 1.150779448 miles per hour. To convert miles per hour to knots, multiply by 0.8689762419:

kn = mph × 0.8689762419

Examples

  • 20 mph × 0.8689762419 = 17.37952484 kn
  • 60 mph × 0.8689762419 = 52.13857451 kn
  • 500 mph × 0.8689762419 = 434.488121 kn

mph to kn conversion table

Miles per hour (mph)Knots (kn)
1 mph0.8689762419 kn
2 mph1.737952484 kn
3 mph2.606928726 kn
4 mph3.475904968 kn
5 mph4.34488121 kn
6 mph5.213857451 kn
7 mph6.082833693 kn
8 mph6.951809935 kn
9 mph7.820786177 kn
10 mph8.689762419 kn
12 mph10.4277149 kn
15 mph13.03464363 kn
20 mph17.37952484 kn
25 mph21.72440605 kn
30 mph26.06928726 kn
40 mph34.75904968 kn
50 mph43.4488121 kn
60 mph52.13857451 kn
70 mph60.82833693 kn
75 mph65.17321814 kn
80 mph69.51809935 kn
90 mph78.20786177 kn
100 mph86.89762419 kn
150 mph130.3464363 kn
200 mph173.7952484 kn
250 mph217.2440605 kn
500 mph434.488121 kn
1,000 mph868.9762419 kn
5,000 mph4,344.88121 kn
10,000 mph8,689.762419 kn

What is a mile per hour?

Miles per hour is used for road speeds in the US and UK; 1 mph = 1.609344 km/h.

What is a knot?

A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h), used for ships, aircraft and wind.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert miles per hour to knots?

Multiply the value in miles per hour by 0.8689762419. 1 mile per hour = 0.8689762419 knots.

How many miles per hour are in one knot?

1 knot = 1.150779448 miles per hour.

What is 60 mph in kn?

60 mph = 52.13857451 kn.

What is 500 mph in kn?

500 mph = 434.488121 kn.