Converting from Knot (kn) to Mile per hour (mph) in Speed

What is Knot (kn)

A knot (kn) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts. It is represented by the symbol "kn."

What is Mile per hour (mph)

A mile per hour (mph) is a unit of speed commonly used in the United States and other countries for measuring the speed of vehicles. It represents the distance traveled in miles in one hour.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from knots to miles per hour:

Speed in mph=Speed in kn×1.150779

To convert from miles per hour to knots:

Speed in kn=Speed in mph×0.8689762

Examples

1. Converting 8 knots to miles per hour:

8 kn=8×1.150779=9.206236 mph

2. Converting 13 miles per hour to knots:

13 mph=13×0.8689762=11.29669 kn

3. Converting 4 knots to miles per hour:

4 kn=4×1.150779=4.603118 mph

Note

This page can be used to perform conversions between knots and miles per hour for speed-related calculations in various fields such as aviation, maritime, and sports.