Foot Per Second to Knot Converter
Convert foot per second to knot instantly.
Standard speed units
kilometer per hour 109.728
mile per hour 68.182
meter per second 30.48
knot 59.248
Fun comparisons
times walking pace 🚶~ 21.77
times world sprint record 🏃~ 2.92
times highway driving speed 🚗~ 0.97
times the speed of sound 🔊~ 0.09
How to convert foot per second to knot
Enter your speed in foot per second and see the result in knot instantly. Real-world reference points: a typical motorway limit of 100 km/h equals 62 mph, and the speed of sound is about 343 m/s.
Feet per second is used in US engineering and sports science; knots are the standard speed unit in aviation and maritime navigation worldwide.
Need the opposite direction? Convert knot to foot per second just as easily, or explore all our speed conversions.
Common foot per second to knot conversions
| Foot Per Second (fps) | Knot (kn) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.592484 |
| 5 | 2.96242 |
| 10 | 5.92484 |
| 25 | 14.8121 |
| 50 | 29.6242 |
| 100 | 59.2484 |
| 500 | 296.242 |
| 1000 | 592.484 |
Frequently asked questions
1 foot per second equals 0.592484 knot.
Multiply by 0.592484. For example, 5 fps = 2.96242 kn.
100 feet per second equals approximately 59.25 knots.
1 knot equals 1.68781 foot per second.
100 foot per second equals 59.2484 knot.