Knot to Mile/Hour Converter
Knot Definition
A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.
History/Origin
Used for nautical and aviation navigation, derived from counting knots on a log line.
Current Use
Standard unit for speed at sea and in the air.
Mile/Hour Definition
Miles traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
Originated in the UK for road/rail transport.
Current Use
Used in the US, UK, and a few other countries.