Wind Speed Converter
Convert between wind speed units and Beaufort scale
rate：1 Bft = 1.94384449 kn
Results in all units
5 Bft| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Common | ||
| Meters per second | m/s | 9.4 |
| Kilometers per hour | km/h | 33.84 |
| Miles per hour | mph | 21.027201 |
| Knots | kn | 18.272138 |
| Feet per second | ft/s | 30.839895 |
| Beaufort scale | ||
| Beaufort scale | Bft | 5 |
About Wind Speed Conversion
5 Beaufort scale equals 18.272138 Knots. The conversion rate is 1 Bft = 1.94384449 kn. 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 Beaufort scale in Knots?
1 Bft = 1.94384449 kn. Multiply your value by this rate to convert manually.
How do I convert Beaufort scale to Knots?
Enter the value in the input box, pick the target unit and read the result right away. As a reference, 1 Bft = 1.94384449 kn.
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.