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Mile per Hour to Knot Converter

Convert miles per hour to knots instantly with our accurate and easy-to-use conversion tool.

mph
Result
0kn

Knot

Conversion Formula

Knot = Mile per Hour × 0.868977

Where:

  • mph = Mile per Hour
  • kn = Knot

About Mile per Hour

The mile per hour (mph) is a unit of speedin the imperial system of measurement.

About Knot

The knot (kn) is a unit of speedin the nautical system of measurement.

How to Convert Mile per Hour to Knot

To convert from miles per hour to knots, use our converter above. Simply enter the value in miles per hourand get instant results in knots.

Quick Reference:

  • 1 mph = 0.868977 kn
  • 1 kn = 1.150778 mph

Common Mile per Hour to Knot Conversions

1 mph
= 0.87 kn
5 mph
= 4.34 kn
10 mph
= 8.69 kn
25 mph
= 21.72 kn
50 mph
= 43.45 kn
100 mph
= 86.90 kn

Conversion Reference Table

Mile per Hour (mph)Knot (kn)
10.869
21.738
32.6069
43.4759
54.3449
108.6898
1513.0347
2017.3795
2521.7244
5043.4488
7565.1733
10086.8977
250217.2442
500434.4885
1,000868.977

Quick reference table showing common miles per hour to knots conversions.

Real-World Speed Conversions

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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