Km/h to Knots

Km/h to Knots Conversion Formula

To convert kilometers per hour to knots, use this simple formula:

Step-by-Step Speed Conversion Guide

1. Take your speed value in kilometers per hour
2. Divide it by 1.852 (the number of kilometers in one nautical mile)
3. Get your result in knots

Common Km/h to Knots Conversions

Practical Applications

• Maritime Navigation: Converting land speeds to nautical speeds
• Aviation: Understanding aircraft speeds in nautical terms
• Weather Reports: Interpreting wind speeds from metric to nautical units
• International Travel: Comparing speeds across measurement systems

What is a Kilometer per Hour?

A kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speed in the metric system, expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour. It is the standard unit of speed for road vehicles and weather reports in most countries outside the United States and United Kingdom.

Quick Conversion Tips

For quick approximations, remember: divide km/h by 2 and add 10%. For example, 100 km/h ÷ 2 = 50 + 5 = 55 knots (exact: 54 knots). Alternatively, 1 km/h ≈ 0.54 knots.