Knot to mile per hour converter (kn to mph)

Conversion Formula

1 kn = 1.151 mph

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Knot = 0.514444 meters per second
   1 Mile per hour = 0.447040 meters per second
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kn = (0.514444 m/s) / (0.447040 m/s/mph) = 1.151 mph
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kn by 1.151 to get the equivalent in mph

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kn to mph:

5 kn × 1.151 = 5.754 mph