Convert Kilometers per hour to Knots
One kilometer per hour equals 0.539958 knots. Type any value to convert kilometers per hour to knots instantly — with a full reference table below.
Convert Kilometers per hour to Knots
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Conversion formula
To convert kilometers per hour to knots, multiply by 0.539958. One kilometer per hour equals 0.539958 kn, and one knot equals 1.851997 km/h.
Kilometers per hour to Knots table
About converting Kilometers per hour to Knots
Kilometers per hour (km/h) and Knots (kn) are both units of speed. The exact factor is 1 km/h = 0.539958 kn, so multiply by 0.539958 to go from kilometers per hour to knots (or divide to go back).
The conversion is exact and runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Knots to Kilometers per hour converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in one kilometer per hour?
One kilometer per hour equals 0.539958 knots.
How do I convert kilometers per hour to knots?
Multiply the number of kilometers per hour by 0.539958. For example, 10 kilometers per hour = 5.399577 knots.
What is 5 kilometers per hour in knots?
5 kilometers per hour is 2.699789 knots.