Knot to dms converter (kn to dms)

Conversion Formula

1 kn = 5.144 dms

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Knot = 0.514444 meters per second
   1 Decimeter per second = 0.100000 meters per second
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kn = (0.514444 m/s) / (0.100000 m/s/dms) = 5.144 dms
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kn by 5.144 to get the equivalent in dms

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kn to dms:

5 kn × 5.144 = 25.722 dms