Knot to speed of light converter (kn to c)

Conversion Formula

1 kn = 1.72e-9 c

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Knot = 0.514444 meters per second
   1 Speed of light = 299,792,458 meters per second
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kn = (0.514444 m/s) / (299,792,458 m/s/c) = 1.72e-9 c
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kn by 1.72e-9 to get the equivalent in c

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kn to c:

5 kn × 1.72e-9 = 8.58e-9 c