Foot per Second to Knot Converter
Enter a value to instantly convert between speed units.
1 Foot per Second = 0.5925 Knot
Key Formulas
Kilometer per Hour → Mile per Hour
mph = km/h × 0.621371Mile per Hour → Kilometer per Hour
km/h = mph × 1.60934Knot → Mile per Hour
mph = kn × 1.15078Mile per Hour → Knot
kn = mph × 0.868976Formula
kn = ft/s × 0.5924838Feet per second is used in US water sports (kayaking, canoeing, jet ski racing) and marine engineering. Converting to knots (nautical miles per hour) lets you relate personal watercraft speeds to maritime navigation standards and safety regulations used internationally.
Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
A kayaker paddling at 2 ft/s travels at 1.185 knots — typical recreational paddle speed.
2 ft/s = 1.185 kn
A canoeist in current at 5 ft/s = 2.962 knots — approaching portage/safety limits.
5 ft/s = 2.962 kn
A jet ski at 10 ft/s = 5.925 knots — slow coastal cruising for small boats.
10 ft/s = 5.925 kn
A speedboat at 20 ft/s = 11.85 knots — recreational boating speed with wake considerations.
20 ft/s = 11.85 kn