Knots to MPH Converter
Fast and accurate conversion from Knots to Miles per Hour.
Fast and accurate conversion from Knots to Miles per Hour.
To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply by 1.15078. The formula is: MPH = knots × 1.15078. For example, 10 knots = 10 × 1.15078 ≈ 11.51 MPH.
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. It is primarily used in maritime and aviation contexts because it relates directly to navigation using latitude and longitude measurements on nautical charts.
1 knot equals approximately 1.151 MPH. This means a boat traveling at 10 knots is moving about 11.5 MPH. The exact conversion factor is 1.150779, but 1.151 is commonly used for practical purposes.
Knots are based on nautical miles, which are designed to work with latitude/longitude navigation. One nautical mile equals one minute of latitude, making navigation calculations simpler for pilots and sailors.
Yes, our knots to MPH converter allows bidirectional conversion. Enter any value in knots and you'll see the equivalent speed in MPH, or vice versa for easy comparison.