How to use this tool
- Type a value in knots — it's pre-selected above.
- Read the converted miles/hour value instantly, or use the reference table below for common values at a glance.
- Click the ⇄ button to flip the conversion direction.
Knots to Miles/hour reference table
| knot | mph |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.150778 |
| 5 | 5.753892 |
| 10 | 11.507785 |
| 15 | 17.261677 |
| 20 | 23.015569 |
| 30 | 34.523354 |
| 50 | 57.538923 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles/hour in 1 knot?
- 1 knot = 1.150778 mph.
- How many knots in 1 mile/hour?
- 1 mph = 0.868977 knot.
- Where does converting knots to miles/hour actually come up?
- Common in sailing, aviation, and marine weather forecasts, which report wind and vessel speed in knots rather than mph.
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