Speed
Kilometers per Hour to Knots
Convert kilometers per hour to knots instantly.
About this conversion
Kilometers per hour (km/h) is the primary speed unit on road signs and speedometers in most countries. Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed. Use the converter above to quickly go from kilometers per hour to knots.
How to use
Enter a value in the kilometers per hour field and instantly see the result in knots. Click the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Manual calculation
1 kilometers per hour = 0.53996 knots. Example: 10 km/t = 5.3996 kn.
Frequently asked questions
How many knots are in 1 kilometers per hour?
1 Kilometers per Hour equals 0.53996 knots.
When do you use knots?
Knots (kn) are used in maritime and aviation to indicate vessel and aircraft speed.