Convert knot to kilometer/hour
Please provide values below to convert knot [kt] to kilometer/hour [km/h], or Convert kilometer/hour to knot.
How to Convert Knot to Kilometer/hour
1 kt = 1.85199999969184 km/h
Example: convert 15 kt to km/h:
15 kt = 15 × 1.85199999969184 km/h = 27.7799999953776 km/h
Knot to Kilometer/hour Conversion Table
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Knot
A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated from the practice of measuring a ship's speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a unit of speed in maritime navigation.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries to express the speed of ships and aircraft, providing a consistent measurement across international waters and airspace.
Kilometer/hour
Kilometer per hour (km/h) is a unit of speed expressing the number of kilometers traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The km/h unit originated from the metric system, developed in France during the late 18th century, and became widely adopted for measuring speed in transportation and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Km/h is commonly used worldwide to specify vehicle speeds, speed limits, and other applications involving the measurement of speed in everyday life and transportation systems.