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What are Knots?
Knots (kt) is a unit of speed commonly used in maritime and aviation navigation. One knot is defined as one nautical mile per hour, which is equal to 1.15078 miles per hour. The term originates from the traditional method of measuring ship speed using a knotted rope.
Knots to MPH Calculator
What are Miles per Hour (mph)?
Miles per hour (mph) is a unit of speed used in the British and American imperial systems. It measures the number of miles travelled in one hour and is widely used for road speed limits and in automotive industry.
How to convert Knots to MPH?
To convert knots to miles per hour, multiply the speed value in knots by 1.15078.
How many MPH in 1 Knot?
There are approximately 1.15078 miles per hour in 1 knot.
Knots to MPH Formula
The formula to convert knots to mph is: MPH = Knots x 1.15078
For example, if a boat is traveling at 20 knots, its speed in miles per hour would be: MPH = 20 x 1.15078 = 23.0156 mph
Knots to MPH Conversion Table
Here is a table of conversions from knots to miles per hour for common speeds:
Knots | MPH |
1 | 1.15078 |
5 | 5.7539 |
10 | 11.5078 |
15 | 17.2617 |
20 | 23.0156 |
25 | 28.7695 |
30 | 34.5234 |
35 | 40.2773 |
40 | 46.0312 |
45 | 51.7851 |
50 | 57.539 |
55 | 63.2929 |
60 | 69.0468 |
65 | 74.8007 |
70 | 80.5546 |
75 | 86.3085 |
80 | 92.0624 |
85 | 97.8163 |
90 | 103.5702 |
95 | 109.3241 |
100 | 115.078 |