Knot to Meter per second Converter

A knot (kn) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, approximately 1.852 kilometers per hour. It's the standard speed unit for maritime and aviation navigation, based on the Earth's geometry and navigation principles.

The knot originated from maritime navigation practices where speed was measured by counting knots on a rope trailing behind a ship. It became formalized as one nautical mile per hour and was adopted as the international standard for maritime and aviation speed measurements.

Knots are universally used in maritime navigation, aviation, meteorology (wind speeds), and oceanography. They're standard for ship speeds, aircraft speeds, wind velocity reporting, and all navigation applications where geographic positioning is important.

Meter per second (m/s) is the SI unit of speed, expressing the number of meters traveled in one second. It represents the fundamental measure of velocity in the International System of Units and is used in scientific and engineering calculations.

Meter per second became the SI unit of speed with the adoption of the International System of Units in 1960. It provided a unified measure based on fundamental SI units of length and time, becoming essential for scientific calculations and engineering applications.

M/s is universally used in physics, engineering, scientific research, and technical applications. It's standard for scientific calculations, engineering design, physics education, and any application requiring precise speed measurements in SI units.