ToolNestMiles per Hour to Knots Converter
Convert miles per hour to knots instantly with our free speed converter. 1 mile per hour = 0.868976 kt — type any value below and the result updates live.
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Miles per Hour to Knots Formula
Knots = Miles per Hour × 0.868976 (Miles per Hour = Knots × 1.150779)
Speed conversion for driving, aviation, and sports — miles per hour (US roads), kilometers per hour (metric roads), meters per second (science), knots (aviation and marine), and feet per second.
Miles per Hour to Knots Conversion Table
| Miles per Hour | Knots | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mph | = | 0.868976 kt |
| 2 mph | = | 1.737952 kt |
| 5 mph | = | 4.344881 kt |
| 10 mph | = | 8.689762 kt |
| 25 mph | = | 21.724406 kt |
| 50 mph | = | 43.448812 kt |
| 100 mph | = | 86.897624 kt |
About Miles per Hour and Knots
Miles per hour is the US standard for road speed limits and vehicle speeds — 60 mph is about 97 km/h.
A knot is one nautical mile per hour (1.852 km/h) — the standard for aircraft, ships, and wind speeds at sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many knots are in one mile per hour?
One mile per hour equals 0.868976 knots. Multiply any miles per hour value by 0.868976 to convert it.
What is the formula for converting miles per hour to knots?
Knots = Miles per Hour × 0.868976. To reverse it: miles per hour = knots × 1.150779.
How do I convert knots back to miles per hour?
Divide the knots value by 0.868976 (equivalently, multiply by 1.150779). Or use our knots-to-miles per hour converter going the other way.
Which is bigger, a mile per hour or a knot?
A knot is bigger — it takes 1.150779 miles per hour to make one knot.