Measurement unit: knot

Full name: knot

Plural form: knots

Symbol: kt

Category type: speed

Scale factor: 0.51444444444444




SI unit: meter/second

The SI derived unit for speed is the meter/second.
1 meter/second is equal to 1.9438444924406 knot.



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Definition: Knot

A knot is a non SI unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. Knot is usually abbreviated kt.


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