Knot (UK) to Mile per Hour Conversion

Convert between Knot (UK) and Mile per Hour quickly and accurately.

kt (UK)
mph

How to Convert Knot (UK) to Mile per Hour

Conversion Formula

1 kt (UK) = 1.152 mph
1 mph = 0.868 kt (UK)

Example

Convert 15 kt (UK) to mph:

15 kt (UK) = 15 × 1.152 mph = 17.273 mph

Unit Information

Learn about the speed units you're converting between

Knot (UK)

kt (UK)

Definition

The UK knot is a variant of the standard knot used in the United Kingdom, representing one UK nautical mile per hour. It differs slightly from the international knot due to the different definition of the nautical mile used in the UK.

History/Origin

The UK knot was developed when the United Kingdom used a slightly different definition of the nautical mile. This created a small difference in the knot measurement, which was standardized for UK maritime and aviation applications.

Current Use

The UK knot is used in the United Kingdom for maritime navigation, aviation, and meteorological applications. It is gradually being replaced by the international knot as the UK adopts international standards, but it is still used in some legacy applications.

Multiplier

0.515

Offset

0

Mile per Hour

mph

Definition

The mile per hour is a unit of speed expressing the number of statute miles traveled in one hour. It is primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries that have not fully adopted the metric system for everyday measurements.

History/Origin

Mile per hour has its origins in the British Imperial system and was widely used in the British Empire. It became the standard speed unit in the United States and remains the primary unit for road traffic, aviation, and weather reporting in these countries.

Current Use

Mile per hour is used for speed limits, speedometers, weather reports, and aviation in the US, UK, and other imperial system countries. It is also commonly used in sports, particularly in motorsports and athletics in these regions.

Multiplier

0.447

Offset

0

Knot (UK) to Mile per Hour Conversion Table

Knot (UK) [kt (UK)] Mile per Hour [mph]
1 kt (UK) 1.151515 mph
10 kt (UK) 11.515152 mph
25 kt (UK) 28.787879 mph
50 kt (UK) 57.575758 mph
100 kt (UK) 115.151515 mph
0 kt (UK) 0E+0 mph
-10 kt (UK) -11.515152 mph
-40 kt (UK) -46.060606 mph

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