Knots to Speed Of Sound Conversion
Enter the speed in knots below to get the value converted to speed of sound.
How to Convert Knots to Speed Of Sound
To convert a knot measurement to a speed of sound measurement, multiply the speed by the conversion ratio. One knot is equal to 0.0015 speed of sound, so use this simple formula to convert:
The speed in speed of sound is equal to the knots multiplied by 0.0015.
Knots and speed of sound are both units used to measure speed. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
Knots
One knot is equal to a speed of one nautical mile per hour,[1] or one minute of latitude per hour.
Knots can be abbreviated as kn, and are also sometimes abbreviated as kt. For example, 1 knot can be written as 1 kn or 1 kt.
Speed Of Sound
The speed of sound is the distance a sound wave travels through an elastic medium. The speed of sound through air at 20 °C is equal to 343 meters per second,[2] or roughly 767 miles per hour.
Speed of sound can be abbreviated as sound; for example, 1 speed of sound can be written as 1 sound.
Knot to Speed Of Sound Conversion Table
| Knots | Speed Of Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 0.0015 sound |
| 2 kn | 0.003 sound |
| 3 kn | 0.0045 sound |
| 4 kn | 0.005999 sound |
| 5 kn | 0.007499 sound |
| 6 kn | 0.008999 sound |
| 7 kn | 0.010499 sound |
| 8 kn | 0.011999 sound |
| 9 kn | 0.013499 sound |
| 10 kn | 0.014998 sound |
| 20 kn | 0.029997 sound |
| 30 kn | 0.044995 sound |
| 40 kn | 0.059994 sound |
| 50 kn | 0.074992 sound |
| 60 kn | 0.08999 sound |
| 70 kn | 0.104989 sound |
| 80 kn | 0.119987 sound |
| 90 kn | 0.134985 sound |
| 100 kn | 0.149984 sound |
| 200 kn | 0.299968 sound |
| 300 kn | 0.449951 sound |
| 400 kn | 0.599935 sound |
| 500 kn | 0.749919 sound |
| 600 kn | 0.899903 sound |
| 700 kn | 1.0499 sound |
| 800 kn | 1.1999 sound |
| 900 kn | 1.3499 sound |
| 1,000 kn | 1.4998 sound |
References
- NASA, Knots Versus Miles per Hour, https://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/WindTunnel/Activities/knots_vs_mph.html
- CK-12, Speed of Sound, https://www.ck12.org/physics/speed-of-sound/lesson/Speed-of-Sound-MS-PS/
