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1 mph ≈ 0.868976241901 kn.
Formula and calculation
kn = mph × 0.868976241901
Substituting 1 mph gives approximately 0.868976241901 kn. Definitions use the constants above; arithmetic uses browser floating point and displays at most 12 significant digits. The rounded table is not an instrument calibration or certified measurement.
Which units does this page use?
miles per hour: speed of one international mile travelled per hour.
knots: one international nautical mile (1,852 metres) per hour.
When this direction is useful
Start here when your source record uses mph for vehicle speed displays and international travel, but the receiving specification is expressed in kn for marine and aviation speed specifications. Enter the original quantity rather than reusing a previously rounded result. If your source uses kn, use the reverse converter instead.
Conversion table
| miles per hour (mph) | knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.868976241901 |
| 5 | 4.3448812095 |
| 10 | 8.68976241901 |
| 100 | 86.8976241901 |
Limits and interpretation
These are non-negative physical quantities; negative inputs are rejected. Converting a unit changes neither the measured object nor the original precision. Use a decimal dot; grouping commas are not accepted. No external rates, live data or account are involved.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert the other way?
Yes. Convert knots to miles per hour with the inverse equation. Rounding a result before converting it back can introduce a small difference.
Are these the same as every similarly named unit?
No. Check the two definitions above. International length, avoirdupois mass, US customary liquid measures and temperature readings are explicitly distinguished; an ambiguous label on a source document must be resolved first.
Where do the conversion definitions come from?
They use SI and defined customary conversion relationships. See the NIST Guide for the Use of SI. Output formatting is this tool's display policy, not extra measurement accuracy.