Wind Speed Converter
Convert between wind speed units and Beaufort scale
rate：1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s
Results in all units
47 kn| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Common | ||
| Meters per second | m/s | 24.178889 |
| Kilometers per hour | km/h | 87.044 |
| Miles per hour | mph | 54.086634 |
| Knots | kn | 47 |
| Feet per second | ft/s | 79.327063 |
| Beaufort scale | ||
| Beaufort scale | Bft | 9 |
About Wind Speed Conversion
47 Knots equals 24.178889 Meters per second. The conversion rate is 1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s. You can switch to any other unit of this category above and see the result instantly.
This converter supports 6 units in total, including Meters per second, Kilometers per hour, Miles per hour, Knots, and covers metric, imperial and Chinese traditional systems.
Used in weather, sailing, aviation and wind energy.
All values follow internationally accepted definitions and are rounded to the decimals you choose. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 Knots in Meters per second?
1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s. Multiply your value by this rate to convert manually.
How do I convert Knots to Meters per second?
Enter the value in the input box, pick the target unit and read the result right away. As a reference, 1 kn = 0.51444444 m/s.
Which units does this converter support?
It supports Meters per second, Kilometers per hour, Miles per hour, Knots, Feet per second and many more. Use the search box above to filter units quickly.
How accurate are the conversion results?
Conversions follow internationally accepted definitions. Results can show up to 12 decimals, and scientific notation is available for extremely large or tiny values.
History & Background
The Beaufort scale was created by Francis Beaufort in 1805.
Conversion Details
Wind speed conversion supports m/s, km/h, mph, knots, ft/s and the Beaufort scale.
Common: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h, Beaufort 5 ≈ 9.4 m/s.