Convert Miles per hour to Knots
Convert miles per hour to knots free and instantly. 1 mile per hour = 0.868977 kn. Exact formula, worked example and a handy reference table.
To convert miles per hour to knots, multiply by 0.868977 (1 mile per hour = 0.868977 knots). For example, 10 miles per hour = 8.68977 knots.
Why convert miles per hour to knots?
Both miles per hour and knots measure speed, so converting between them is a simple multiplication: one mile per hour equals 0.868977 knots. Type any value into the converter above for an instant answer, or use the formula and reference table below.
Miles per hour to knots formula
Knots = miles per hour × 0.868977
Worked example: 10 miles per hour = 8.68977 knots.
Miles per hour to knots conversion table
| Miles per hour (mph) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.868977 |
| 2 | 1.737954 |
| 3 | 2.606931 |
| 5 | 4.344885 |
| 10 | 8.68977 |
| 20 | 17.37954 |
| 50 | 43.44885 |
| 100 | 86.8977 |
Miles per hour to Knots — frequently asked questions
How many knots are in a mile per hour?
One mile per hour equals 0.868977 knots. To convert any amount, multiply the number of miles per hour by 0.868977.
How do you convert miles per hour to knots?
Multiply by 0.868977: Knots = miles per hour × 0.868977. For example, 10 miles per hour = 8.68977 knots.
How do I convert knots back to miles per hour?
Do the reverse conversion — see our knots-to-miles per hour converter for the formula and an instant calculator.
Is this miles per hour-to-knots converter free?
Yes — it's completely free, instant and runs in your browser with no sign-up. Nothing you type is uploaded.