Convert Knots to Miles Per Hour
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Converting Knots to Miles Per Hour
Converting knots to miles per hour is essential in aviation, marine navigation, and meteorology, particularly when communicating maritime or aviation speeds to the general public.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between knots and miles per hour is: 1 knot = 1.15078 mph. To convert a speed in knots to miles per hour, multiply the knot value by 1.15078.
Common Conversion Values
| Knots | Miles Per Hour |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.15 |
| 5 | 5.75 |
| 10 | 11.51 |
| 20 | 23.02 |
| 50 | 57.54 |
Unit Definitions
Knots
The knot (symbol: kn) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, or approximately 1.15078 miles per hour. It is used in maritime navigation, aviation, and meteorology, particularly for measuring wind speeds and vessel speeds.
Miles Per Hour
Miles per hour (symbol: mph) is a unit of speed in the imperial and US customary systems, representing the number of miles traveled in one hour. It is used for road speed limits in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a few other countries.
Historical Context
The knot originated from the method of measuring a ship's speed by counting the number of knots in a rope that passed through a sailor's hands in a specific time period. It was later standardized as one nautical mile per hour.