Convert meter/second to knot (UK)
Please provide values below to convert meter/second [m/s] to knot (UK) [kt (UK)], or Convert knot (UK) to meter/second.
How to Convert Meter/second to Knot (Uk)
1 m/s = 1.94260256954146 kt (UK)
Example: convert 15 m/s to kt (UK):
15 m/s = 15 × 1.94260256954146 kt (UK) = 29.1390385431218 kt (UK)
Meter/second to Knot (Uk) Conversion Table
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Meter/second
The meter per second (m/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance in meters traveled per second.
History/Origin
The meter per second has been used as a standard unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI) since the adoption of the SI system in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light.
Current Use
It is commonly used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to measure velocity, such as in transportation, aerodynamics, and scientific research.
Knot (Uk)
A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated in the 17th century as a measure for sailors to estimate their 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 nautical speed unit over time.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries worldwide to measure vessel and aircraft speeds, maintaining its historical significance and practical application.