How to convert miles per hour to knots

1 mile per hour equals 0.868976 knots, so you divide by 1.15078:

kn = mph ÷ 1.15078

Example

Let's convert 60 miles per hour to knots:

60 mph = 52.1386 kn

Going the other way

1 knot = 1.15078 miles per hour. Use our knots to miles per hour converter.

What is a mile per hour?

Miles per hour is the speed unit on US and UK roads and car speedometers.

What is a knot?

A knot is one nautical mile per hour (about 1.15 mph). It is used at sea and in aviation.