Converting from Knot (kn) to Seconds per mile (spm) in Speed

What is Knot (kn)

Knot (kn) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. It is commonly used in navigation and aviation to measure the speed of vessels and aircraft.

What is Seconds per mile (spm)

Seconds per mile (spm) is a unit of speed that represents the time taken to travel one mile in seconds. It is often used in certain racing and athletic events to measure the pace of the participants.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Knot (kn) to Seconds per mile (spm) and vice versa, you can use the following formulas:

kn to spm: spm=kn×3128.314

spm to kn: kn=spm×0.000319998

Examples

1. Converting 9 Knot (kn) to Seconds per mile (spm):

   • 9 kn×3128.314=347.5905 spm

2. Converting 5 Seconds per mile (spm) to Knot (kn):

   • 5 spm×0.000319998=625.6629 kn

3. Converting 2 Knot (kn) to Seconds per mile (spm):

   • 2 kn×3128.314=1564.157 spm

By using the conversion formulas provided, you can accurately convert between Knot (kn) and Seconds per mile (spm) to meet your speed measurement needs.