Convert mph to knots
1 mph = 0.868976 kn
1 kn = 1.15078 mph
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How to convert mph to knots
Multiply the value in mph by 0.868976242 to get knots. As a formula: kn = mph × 0.868976242
Good to know
Multiply mph by 0.868976 for knots: 100 mph is 86.90 knots. The National Hurricane Center gives its categories in both — Category 1 starts at 74 mph, or 64 kt.
mph to knots conversion table
| mph (mph) | knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 mph | 0.868976 kn |
| 2 mph | 1.73795 kn |
| 3 mph | 2.60693 kn |
| 4 mph | 3.4759 kn |
| 5 mph | 4.34488 kn |
| 6 mph | 5.21386 kn |
| 8 mph | 6.95181 kn |
| 10 mph | 8.68976 kn |
| 12 mph | 10.4277 kn |
| 15 mph | 13.0346 kn |
| 20 mph | 17.3795 kn |
| 25 mph | 21.7244 kn |
| 30 mph | 26.0693 kn |
| 50 mph | 43.4488 kn |
| 60 mph | 52.1386 kn |
| 74 mph | 64.3042 kn |
| 75 mph | 65.1732 kn |
| 100 mph | 86.8976 kn |
| 250 mph | 217.244 kn |
| 500 mph | 434.488 kn |
| 1,000 mph | 868.976 kn |
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mph to knots — questions
How many knots are in 1 mph?
1 mph = 0.868976 kn. Multiply the value in mph by 0.868976242 to get knots.
How do I convert mph to knots?
Multiply the value in mph by 0.868976242. For example, 10 mph × 0.868976242 = 8.68976 kn.
What is 10 mph in knots?
10 mph = 8.68976 kn.
What is 30 mph in knots?
30 mph = 26.0693 kn.
What is 60 mph in knots?
60 mph = 52.1386 kn.
What is 74 mph in knots?
74 mph = 64.3042 kn.