Foot per second [ft/s] to Knot [knot] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Foot per second (ft/s) = 0.592483874 Knot (knot)
1 Knot (knot) = 1.68780965 Foot per second (ft/s)
How to Convert Foot per second to Knot
1 ft/s = 0.5924838739671128 knot
1 knot = 1.6878096500825732 ft/s
To convert Foot per second to Knot, divide the value by 1.68780965 (equivalently, multiply by 0.592483874). To convert Knot back to Foot per second, multiply by 1.68780965.
Example: convert 10 ft/s to knot:
10 ft/s = 10 x 0.5924838739671128 = 5.924838739671127 knot
Foot per second
Definition: Foot per second (ft/s) is a unit of speed, expressing the number of feet travelled in one second. It is used in the imperial system of measurement and is common in engineering and physics calculations.
History/origin: Foot per second is based on the foot as a unit of length and the second as a unit of time. It is a part of the imperial system of measurement that predates the metric system.
Current use: Ft/s is used in fields such as fluid dynamics, ballistics, and sports analytics (e.g., golf ball speed). It's also used in some construction and engineering applications in countries that use the imperial system.
Knot
Definition: A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, where a nautical mile is approximately 1.15 statute miles (1.852 kilometers). It is primarily used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/origin: The term 'knot' originated from the practice of sailors measuring the speed of a ship by dropping a log attached to a rope with knots tied at regular intervals into the water. The number of knots that passed over the stern of the ship in a fixed amount of time indicated the ship's speed.
Current use: Knots are used for navigation by ships and aircraft. It remains the standard unit of speed in maritime and aviation, especially for measuring wind speed, currents, and the speed of vessels at sea or in the air.
Foot per second to Knot Conversion Table
| Foot per second [ft/s] | Knot [knot] |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.5924838739671128 knot |
| 2 ft/s | 1.1849677479342255 knot |
| 5 ft/s | 2.9624193698355636 knot |
| 10 ft/s | 5.924838739671127 knot |
| 20 ft/s | 11.849677479342255 knot |
| 50 ft/s | 29.62419369835564 knot |
| 100 ft/s | 59.24838739671128 knot |
| 200 ft/s | 118.49677479342256 knot |
| 500 ft/s | 296.24193698355634 knot |
| 1000 ft/s | 592.4838739671127 knot |
Common pairs of Speed
Metre per second
Kilometre per hour
Mile per hour