Convert knot to kilometer/second
Please provide values below to convert knot [kt] to kilometer/second [km/s], or Convert kilometer/second to knot.
How to Convert Knot to Kilometer/second
1 kt = 0.0005144444444 km/s
Example: convert 15 kt to km/s:
15 kt = 15 × 0.0005144444444 km/s = 0.007716666666 km/s
Knot to Kilometer/second 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/second
A kilometer per second (km/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one kilometer traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The kilometer per second has been used in scientific contexts, particularly in astronomy and physics, to measure high velocities such as the speed of celestial objects and spacecraft. Its usage became prominent with the development of precise measurement techniques in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, km/s is primarily used in astronomy, astrophysics, and space science to describe the velocities of stars, galaxies, and spacecraft. It is also used in scientific research involving high-speed phenomena.