Converting from Knot (kn) to Mile per second (mps) in Speed

What is Knot (kn)

Knot (kn) is a unit of speed that is typically used in maritime and aviation contexts. It is defined as one nautical mile per hour. The term "knot" comes from the practice of sailors using ropes with knots tied in them to measure the speed of a ship.

What is Mile per second (mps)

Mile per second (mps) is a unit of speed commonly used in physics and engineering. It represents the distance of one mile traveled in one second. This unit is frequently employed to measure high-speed velocities, such as those found in space travel or particle accelerators.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between Knot (kn) and Mile per second (mps) can be calculated using the following formulas:

mps=kn×0.000319661

kn=mps×3128.314

Examples

1. Converting 3 knots to miles per second:

3 kn=3×0.000319661=0.0009589829 mps

2. Converting 7 miles per second to knots:

7 mps=7×3128.314=21898.2 kn

3. Converting 13 knots to miles per second:

13 kn=13×0.000319661=0.004155592 mps

Users can utilize this page to perform conversions from Knot (kn) to Mile per second (mps) in order to accurately determine speeds in different units.