Knots to Feet per second Conversion

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The knot, a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, has its origins in the age of sail. Mariners used a device known as the “common log” to measure a ship’s speed. This involved a wooden log attached to a rope with knots tied at uniform intervals. By counting the knots that passed through a sailor’s hands over a set period, they could determine the ship’s speed. Today, knots remain an essential measure in aviation and maritime contexts, underscoring how deeply it is embedded in navigation traditions.

Interestingly, the nautical mile, corresponding to one minute of latitude, is roughly 1.1508 miles. This makes the knot not only a unique unit for speed but also a reminder of the Earth’s curvature and ancient navigation skills.

Did you know?

Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit commonly used to measure velocity, particularly in the United States. It’s fascinating to note that this unit offers a unique perspective on speed, especially when compared to more universal units like meters per second. For instance, the speed of sound travels at approximately 1,125 feet per second, illustrating just how fast sound waves can move. Moreover, this unit is an essential part of the British Imperial and U.S. customary systems, embodying the historical evolution of measurement standards.

Interestingly, foot per second was also a critical measure in ancient construction and engineering, where precision in the rate of stone placement or water flow impacted architectural marvels. Today, it’s frequently applied in sports science to analyze athletic performances, such as a sprinter’s burst off the starting blocks or the flight speed of a baseball pitcher’s throw. This unit continues to bridge past engineering feats with modern technological applications, providing a unique linkage of history and contemporary science.

> Knots to Feet per second Conversion Table

Knots Feet per second
0 knot 0 ft/s
1 knot 1.68781 ft/s
2 knot 3.37562 ft/s
3 knot 5.06343 ft/s
4 knot 6.75124 ft/s
5 knot 8.43905 ft/s
6 knot 10.12686 ft/s
7 knot 11.81467 ft/s
8 knot 13.50248 ft/s
9 knot 15.19029 ft/s
10 knot 16.8781 ft/s
11 knot 18.56591 ft/s
12 knot 20.25372 ft/s
13 knot 21.94153 ft/s
14 knot 23.62934 ft/s
15 knot 25.31714 ft/s
16 knot 27.00495 ft/s
17 knot 28.69276 ft/s
18 knot 30.38057 ft/s
19 knot 32.06838 ft/s
20 knot 33.75619 ft/s
21 knot 35.444 ft/s
22 knot 37.13181 ft/s
23 knot 38.81962 ft/s
24 knot 40.50743 ft/s
25 knot 42.19524 ft/s
26 knot 43.88305 ft/s
27 knot 45.57086 ft/s
28 knot 47.25867 ft/s
29 knot 48.94648 ft/s
30 knot 50.63429 ft/s
31 knot 52.3221 ft/s
32 knot 54.00991 ft/s
33 knot 55.69772 ft/s
34 knot 57.38553 ft/s
35 knot 59.07334 ft/s
36 knot 60.76115 ft/s
37 knot 62.44896 ft/s
38 knot 64.13677 ft/s
39 knot 65.82458 ft/s
40 knot 67.51239 ft/s
41 knot 69.2002 ft/s
42 knot 70.88801 ft/s
43 knot 72.57581 ft/s
44 knot 74.26362 ft/s
45 knot 75.95143 ft/s
46 knot 77.63924 ft/s
47 knot 79.32705 ft/s
48 knot 81.01486 ft/s
49 knot 82.70267 ft/s
50 knot 84.39048 ft/s
51 knot 86.07829 ft/s
52 knot 87.7661 ft/s
53 knot 89.45391 ft/s
54 knot 91.14172 ft/s
55 knot 92.82953 ft/s
56 knot 94.51734 ft/s
57 knot 96.20515 ft/s
58 knot 97.89296 ft/s
59 knot 99.58077 ft/s
60 knot 101.26858 ft/s
61 knot 102.95639 ft/s
62 knot 104.6442 ft/s
63 knot 106.33201 ft/s
64 knot 108.01982 ft/s
65 knot 109.70763 ft/s
66 knot 111.39544 ft/s
67 knot 113.08325 ft/s
68 knot 114.77106 ft/s
69 knot 116.45887 ft/s
70 knot 118.14668 ft/s
71 knot 119.83449 ft/s
72 knot 121.52229 ft/s
73 knot 123.2101 ft/s
74 knot 124.89791 ft/s
75 knot 126.58572 ft/s
76 knot 128.27353 ft/s
77 knot 129.96134 ft/s
78 knot 131.64915 ft/s
79 knot 133.33696 ft/s
80 knot 135.02477 ft/s
81 knot 136.71258 ft/s
82 knot 138.40039 ft/s
83 knot 140.0882 ft/s
84 knot 141.77601 ft/s
85 knot 143.46382 ft/s
86 knot 145.15163 ft/s
87 knot 146.83944 ft/s
88 knot 148.52725 ft/s
89 knot 150.21506 ft/s
90 knot 151.90287 ft/s
91 knot 153.59068 ft/s
92 knot 155.27849 ft/s
93 knot 156.9663 ft/s
94 knot 158.65411 ft/s
95 knot 160.34192 ft/s
96 knot 162.02973 ft/s
97 knot 163.71754 ft/s
98 knot 165.40535 ft/s
99 knot 167.09316 ft/s
100 knot 168.78097 ft/s

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