Convert knots to miles per hour
Knot (kn) to mile per hour (mph). One knot equals 1.1508 miles per hour.
Formula
Knot to mile per hour conversion table
| Knots | Miles per hour | Miles per hour | Knots |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kn | 1.1508 mph | 1 mph | 0.868976 kn |
| 2 kn | 2.3016 mph | 2 mph | 1.738 kn |
| 3 kn | 3.4523 mph | 3 mph | 2.6069 kn |
| 5 kn | 5.7539 mph | 5 mph | 4.3449 kn |
| 10 kn | 11.5078 mph | 10 mph | 8.6898 kn |
| 20 kn | 23.0156 mph | 20 mph | 17.3795 kn |
| 50 kn | 57.539 mph | 50 mph | 43.4488 kn |
| 100 kn | 115.08 mph | 100 mph | 86.8976 kn |
| 500 kn | 575.39 mph | 500 mph | 434.49 kn |
| 1000 kn | 1150.78 mph | 1000 mph | 868.98 kn |
To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply the number of knots by 1.1508. One knot equals 1.1508 miles per hour, and one mile per hour equals 0.868976 knots, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 kn comes to 11.5078 mph. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a speed conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common knot values already worked out in miles per hour, plus the reverse mile per hour to knot direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many miles per hour are in a knot?
One knot equals 1.1508 miles per hour. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of knots by 1.1508 to get miles per hour.
What is the formula to convert knots to miles per hour?
Use miles per hour = knots × 1.1508. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert miles per hour back to knots?
Go the other way by using one mile per hour equals 0.868976 knots. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this knot to mile per hour converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.