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To convert from Knot (knot) to Mile per hour (mph), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Knot (knot) to Mile per hour (mph).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Knot (knot) is equal to Mile per hour (mph).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Knot (knot) to Mile per hour (mph):
| Knots | Miles per hour |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 knot | mph |
| 0.001 knot | mph |
| 0.1 knot | mph |
| 1 knot | mph |
| 2 knot | mph |
| 3 knot | mph |
| 4 knot | mph |
| 5 knot | mph |
| 6 knot | mph |
| 7 knot | mph |
| 8 knot | mph |
| 9 knot | mph |
| 10 knot | mph |
| 20 knot | mph |
| 30 knot | mph |
| 40 knot | mph |
| 50 knot | mph |
| 100 knot | mph |
| 1000 knot | mph |
| 10000 knot | mph |
A knot is a unit of speed used almost exclusively in maritime and aviation contexts.
One knot is equal to one nautical mile per hour.
The abbreviation for a knot is "kt" or "kts" for the plural.
The term "knot" dates back to the 17th century, when sailors measured their ship's speed using a tool called a "chip log."
This device worked in a simple but clever way:
The number of knots they counted directly corresponded to the ship's speed in "knots."
A knot isn't a random measurement—it's directly linked to the Earth's circumference. To understand this, you need to know about the nautical mile.
A nautical mile is based on the Earth's coordinates of longitude and latitude. It is equal to exactly one minute (1/60th of a degree) of latitude.
Since a knot is one nautical mile per hour, it integrates seamlessly with all nautical and aeronautical charts.
This makes navigation and distance calculations much simpler for pilots and captains.
On land, we use miles per hour or kilometers per hour, but in the air and at sea, speed is measured in knots — and for good reason.
A knot is one nautical mile per hour, and a nautical mile is tied to the Earth's lines of latitude.
That direct link to the globe enables knots to work seamlessly with navigation charts, simplifying distance, travel time, and course calculations.
Using knots as a universal standard ensures that pilots, sailors, and air traffic controllers all speak the same language—an essential factor for global safety and coordination.
Miles per hour (mph) is a standard unit of speed that measures the distance traveled in one hour.
It is primarily used in countries that use the imperial system of measurement, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, where it is commonly seen on road signs and speedometers.
When comparing speeds across countries, it helps to convert miles per hour (mph) into other common units.
One mile per hour equals:
These conversions are helpful for a wide range of applications, including international travel, science, and engineering.
The use of miles per hour became popular with the rise of cars and trains.
Before modern vehicles, travel was slow and didn't require precise speed measurement. As cars became common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, MPH became the standard for speedometers in countries using the imperial system, providing drivers with a simple way to measure their speed.
While most of the world uses kilometers per hour (km/h) from the metric system, a few countries still officially use miles per hour.
The most well-known are:
This is why many car speedometers show both MPH and km/h, making them useful for drivers in different parts of the world.