Knots to Feet Per Minute
Convert knots to feet per minute instantly — one knot is 101.269 feet per minute.
| Knots | Feet Per Minute |
|---|---|
| 1 kn | 101.268591 ft/min |
| 2 kn | 202.537183 ft/min |
| 3 kn | 303.805774 ft/min |
| 5 kn | 506.342957 ft/min |
| 10 kn | 1012.685914 ft/min |
| 25 kn | 2531.714786 ft/min |
| 50 kn | 5063.429571 ft/min |
| 100 kn | 10126.859143 ft/min |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Knots field.
- The Feet Per Minute figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Feet Per Minute field converts back to Knots the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Knots to Feet Per Minute formula
The factor from knots to feet per minute is 101.268591.
ft/min = kn × 101.268591
Why this factor: the knot and the foot per minute are both defined against the meter per second, so dividing one definition by the other gives 101.268591 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 101.268591 — or use the Feet Per Minute to Knots converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 100 kn. Multiply by 101.268591 to get 10126.859143 ft/min.
100 kn × 101.268591 = 10126.859143 ft/min
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a knot?
A knot is one nautical mile per hour, the speed unit of ships and aircraft.
Definition: Exactly 1,852 meters per 3,600 seconds, so about 0.514444 m/s.
Where it is used: Marine and aviation speeds, and wind speed in forecasts for sailors and pilots.
Worth knowing: Say 'knots', never 'knots per hour' — the 'per hour' is already inside the unit.
What is a foot per minute?
Feet per minute is the conventional speed unit for slow, steady industrial motion.
Definition: Exactly 0.00508 meter per second — one sixtieth of a foot per second.
Where it is used: HVAC air velocity, lift and hoist speeds, and machining surface speeds in the US.
Knots vs Feet Per Minute
The knot is a specialized unit while the foot per minute is an imperial unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet per minute are in a knot?
One knot equals 101.268591 feet per minute.
What is the formula to convert knots to feet per minute?
Multiply the number of knots by 101.268591. To reverse it, divide by 101.268591 instead.
How do I convert feet per minute back to knots?
Divide by 101.268591, which is the same as multiplying by 0.00987473002.
How many feet per minute are in 10 knots?
10 kn works out to 1012.685914 ft/min.
Is there anything to watch out for with knots?
Say 'knots', never 'knots per hour' — the 'per hour' is already inside the unit.
How is the knot defined?
Exactly 1,852 meters per 3,600 seconds, so about 0.514444 m/s.