Converting from Knot (kn) to Kilometer per second (km/s)

What is Knot (kn)

Knot (kn) is a unit of speed typically used in aviation and maritime industries. It represents one nautical mile per hour, where a nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth.

What is Kilometer per second (km/s)

Kilometer per second (km/s) is a unit of speed in the metric system. It represents the distance traveled in kilometers divided by the time taken in seconds.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert from Knot (kn) to Kilometer per second (km/s):

km/s=kn×0.0005144444

• To convert from Kilometer per second (km/s) to Knot (kn):

kn=km/s×1943.844

Examples

1. Converting 10 knots to kilometers per second:

10kn×0.0005144444=0.005144444km/s

2. Converting 15 kilometers per second to knots:

15km/s×1943.844=29157.67kn

Conclusion

Use this guide to easily convert between Knot (kn) and Kilometer per second (km/s) for your speed calculations. Whether you are navigating the seas or analyzing velocities in physics, understanding these conversions can be highly beneficial.