Converting from Speed of sound in water (ssiw) to Knot (kn) | Speed

What is Speed of sound in water (ssiw)

The Speed of Sound in Water (ssiw) is the speed at which sound waves travel through water. It is dependent on various factors such as water temperature, pressure, and salinity. The standard speed of sound in water at 20 degrees Celsius is approximately 1,482 meters per second.

What is Knot (kn)

The Knot (kn) is a unit of speed commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts. It is defined as one nautical mile per hour, which is equivalent to approximately 1.15078 miles per hour or 1.852 kilometers per hour.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between Speed of Sound in Water (ssiw) and Knot (kn) are as follows:

• To convert from ssiw to kn:
  kn=ssiw∗0.0003471285
• To convert from kn to ssiw:
  ssiw=kn∗2880.778

Examples

1. Converting 16 ssiw to kn:

   16∗2880.778=46092.44

   Therefore, 16 ssiw is equal to 46092.44 kn.

2. Converting 3 kn to ssiw:

   3∗0.0003471285=1.041386

   Thus, 3 kn is equivalent to 1.041386 ssiw.

3. Additional conversion:

   • 14 ssiw to kn:

     14∗2880.778=40330.89

   • 14 kn to ssiw:

     14∗0.0003471285=0.004859799

Remember you can always refer back to this page for quick and accurate conversions between Speed of Sound in Water (ssiw) and Knot (kn).