Kilometers per Hour to Knots Converter
Convert kilometers per hour to knots instantly. 1 km/h = 0.539957 kn. Includes the formula, examples and a table of common values.
Formula
kn = km/h × 0.539957
1 km/h → 0.539957 kn
One knot is exactly one nautical mile per hour, which is 1.852 km/h.
Conversion table
| km/h | kn |
|---|---|
| 1 km/h | 0.539957 kn |
| 2 km/h | 1.07991 kn |
| 3 km/h | 1.61987 kn |
| 4 km/h | 2.15983 kn |
| 5 km/h | 2.69978 kn |
| 6 km/h | 3.23974 kn |
| 7 km/h | 3.7797 kn |
| 8 km/h | 4.31965 kn |
| 9 km/h | 4.85961 kn |
| 10 km/h | 5.39957 kn |
| 12 km/h | 6.47948 kn |
| 15 km/h | 8.09935 kn |
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- Kilometers per Hour → Miles per Hour
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert Kilometers per Hour to Knots?
Use this formula: kn = km/h × 0.539957. For example, 1 km/h → 0.539957 kn.
How many knots are in 1 kilometers per hour?
1 km/h = 0.539957 kn.
How many kilometers per hour are in 1 knot?
1 kn = 1.852 km/h.
Is this conversion exact?
One knot is exactly one nautical mile per hour, which is 1.852 km/h.