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Knot to Foot per second

Convert Knot to Foot per second and get the exact value instantly.

1 kn = 1.687809856 ft/s

About this conversion

To convert Knot to Foot per second, multiply the number of Knot by 1.687809856.

Speed is quoted in kilometers per hour, miles per hour, meters per second or knots depending on the country and whether you are driving, running, sailing or doing physics.

Conversion table

Knot (kn)Foot per second (ft/s)
1 kn1.687809856 ft/s
2 kn3.375619711 ft/s
5 kn8.439049278 ft/s
10 kn16.87809856 ft/s
100 kn168.7809856 ft/s

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Knot value

    Type any number into the Knot field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the Foot per second result

    The amount in Foot per second updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

    Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.

Frequently asked

How many Foot per second are in one Knot?
One Knot equals 1.687809856 ft/s. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Knot to Foot per second conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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