How Many Knots in a Foot per Second?

Quick Answer
1 Foot per Second = 0.592 Knots

1 ft/s = 0.592 kn

Formula

kn = ft/s × 0.592

Conversion Table

Feet per Second (ft/s)Knots (kn)
1 ft/s0.592 kn
2 ft/s1.185 kn
5 ft/s2.962 kn
10 ft/s5.925 kn
20 ft/s11.85 kn
50 ft/s29.624 kn
100 ft/s59.248 kn
500 ft/s296.242 kn
1,000 ft/s592.484 kn

Worked Examples

Convert 5 ft/s to kn:
5 ft/s × 0.592 = 2.962 kn
Convert 10 ft/s to kn:
10 ft/s × 0.592 = 5.925 kn
Convert 50 ft/s to kn:
50 ft/s × 0.592 = 29.624 kn

FAQ

How many Knots are in 1 Foot per Second?
There are 0.592 Knots in 1 Foot per Second. Formula: kn = ft/s × 0.592.
How to convert Feet per Second to Knots?
To convert Feet per Second to Knots, multiply the number of Feet per Second by 0.592. For example, 10 ft/s = 5.925 kn.
How many Knots are in 100 Feet per Second?
There are 59.248 Knots in 100 Feet per Second. Calculation: 100 × 0.592 = 59.248.