Kilometer/hour to Knot Converter

Kilometer/hourkm/h

Knot

0.53995680344

Calculation: Converting 1 Kilometer/hour to Knot

This is a step by step calculation to convert 1 Kilometer/hour to Knot.

Formula:

The formula to convert from Kilometer/hour to Knot is:

Speed_[Knot] = Speed_{[Kilometer/hour]} × 1.9438444924 / 3.6

Substitution:

Substitute Speed_{[Kilometer/hour]} = 1 in the formula.

Speed_[Knot] = 1 × 1.9438444924 / 3.6

Answer:

Speed_[Knot] = 0.53995680344

Therefore, 1 kilometer/hour is equal to 0.53995680344 knot.

What is the formula to convert from Kilometer/hour to Knot?

The formula to convert speed value from the unit of Kilometer/hour to the unit of Knot is:

Speed_(Knot) = Speed_{(Kilometer/hour)} × 1.9438444924 / 3.6

Kilometer/hour unit in Speed

Kilometer per hour (km/h or kph) is a metric unit of speed, representing the distance traveled in kilometers in one hour. It is commonly used in road transportation and weather reporting to measure the speed of vehicles and wind.

Knot unit in Speed

A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts. One knot is approximately equal to 1.852 kilometers per hour or 1.15078 miles per hour.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Kilometer/hour ➜ Knot" Conversion

1. What is the conversion formula from Kilometer/hour to Knot?

The formula to convert Kilometer/hour to Knot in Speed is:

Kilometer/hour * 1.9438444924 / 3.6

2. How do I convert from Kilometer/hour to Knot given a value in Kilometer/hour units?

To convert Speed from Kilometer/hour to Knot, you can use the following formula:

Kilometer/hour * 1.9438444924 / 3.6

For example, if you have a value in Kilometer/hour, you substitute that value in place of Kilometer/hour in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Knot.

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