Knot to Mile per Hour Converter
Convert Knots to Miles per Hour instantly
Mile per Hour
Conversion Formula
Mile per Hour = Knot × 1.150778Where:
- kn = Knot
- mph = Mile per Hour
About Knot
The knot (kn) is a unit of speed in the nautical system of measurement.
About Mile per Hour
The mile per hour (mph) is a unit of speed in the imperial system of measurement.
How to Convert Knot to Mile per Hour
Convert knots to miles per hour instantly
Quick Reference:
- 1 kn = 1.150778 mph
- 1 mph = 0.868977 kn
Common Knot to Mile per Hour Conversions
= 1.15 mph
= 5.75 mph
= 11.51 mph
= 28.77 mph
= 57.54 mph
= 115.08 mph
Conversion Reference Table
| Knot (kn) | Mile per Hour (mph) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.1508 |
| 2 | 2.3016 |
| 3 | 3.4523 |
| 4 | 4.6031 |
| 5 | 5.7539 |
| 10 | 11.5078 |
| 15 | 17.2617 |
| 20 | 23.0156 |
| 25 | 28.7695 |
| 50 | 57.5389 |
| 75 | 86.3084 |
| 100 | 115.0778 |
| 250 | 287.6946 |
| 500 | 575.3892 |
| 1,000 | 1,150.7785 |
Quick reference table showing common knots to miles per hour conversions.
Real-World Speed Conversions
Driving and Road Travel
Speed limits vary by country: US highways (55-80 mph), European motorways (120-130 km/h), urban areas (25-50 km/h or 15-30 mph).
Running and Athletics
Track running speeds: sprinting (15-28 mph), distance running (10-15 mph), jogging (5-8 mph), walking (3-4 mph). Marathon pace is about 11-13 mph for elites.
Aviation and Flight
Commercial aircraft cruise at 460-575 mph (400-500 knots). Small planes fly at 100-200 mph. Helicopters typically cruise at 100-150 mph.
Weather and Wind Speed
Wind speeds: calm (0-5 mph), breeze (8-18 mph), gale (39-54 mph), hurricane force (74+ mph or 119+ km/h). Weather reports use mph, km/h, or knots.
Cycling and Biking
Recreational cycling: 10-15 mph. Road racing: 25-28 mph average. Tour de France averages 25 mph (40 km/h) over mountain stages.
Maritime and Boats
Ships use knots for speed. Cargo ships: 15-25 knots. Cruise ships: 20-24 knots. Sailboats: 4-8 knots. Ferries and speedboats: 30-50+ knots.