Knot to kmh converter (kn to kmh)

Conversion Formula

1 kn = 1.852 kmh

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Knot = 0.514444 meters per second
   1 Kilometer per hour = 0.277778 meters per second
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kn = (0.514444 m/s) / (0.277778 m/s/kmh) = 1.852 kmh
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kn by 1.852 to get the equivalent in kmh

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kn to kmh:

5 kn × 1.852 = 9.260 kmh