Inches per hour (in/h) to Knots (knot) conversion

Inches per hour to Knots conversion table

Inches per hour (in/h)Knots (knot)
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10.00001371245043575
20.0000274249008715
30.00004113735130724
40.00005484980174299
50.00006856225217874
60.00008227470261449
70.00009598715305024
80.000109699603486
90.0001234120539217
100.0001371245043575
200.000274249008715
300.0004113735130724
400.0005484980174299
500.0006856225217874
600.0008227470261449
700.0009598715305024
800.00109699603486
900.001234120539217
1000.001371245043575
10000.01371245043575

How to convert inches per hour to knots?

Converting inches per hour to knots involves understanding the relationships between these units of speed. Both units are used to measure how fast something is moving, but they are based on different standards.

Understanding the Conversion

To convert inches per hour to knots, you'll need to go through a few steps since there is no direct conversion formula. A knot is defined as one nautical mile per hour. A nautical mile is approximately 1.15078 statute miles (regular miles) or 1852 meters.

Step-by-Step Conversion: Inches per Hour to Knots

Here’s how to convert inches per hour to knots:

  1. Convert inches to miles:

    • There are 63,360 inches in a mile (5280 feet/mile * 12 inches/foot = 63,360 inches/mile).
  2. Convert miles to nautical miles:

    • 1 mile is approximately 0.868976 nautical miles.
  3. Convert hours to hours:

    • This remains unchanged since both units use hours.

Formula:

1inhr=163360mileshr1 \frac{in}{hr} = \frac{1}{63360} \frac{miles}{hr}

163360mileshr=163360×0.868976knotshr\frac{1}{63360} \frac{miles}{hr} = \frac{1}{63360} \times 0.868976 \frac{knots}{hr}

1inhr0.000013715 knots1 \frac{in}{hr} ≈ 0.000013715 \text{ knots}

Therefore, 1 inch per hour is approximately 0.000013715 knots.

Step-by-Step Conversion: Knots to Inches per Hour

To convert knots to inches per hour, reverse the process:

  1. Convert knots to miles per hour:

    • 1 knot is approximately 1.15078 miles per hour.
  2. Convert miles per hour to inches per hour:

    • 1 mile is 63,360 inches.

Formula:

1 knot=1.15078mileshr1 \text{ knot} = 1.15078 \frac{miles}{hr}

1.15078mileshr=1.15078×63360incheshr1.15078 \frac{miles}{hr} = 1.15078 \times 63360 \frac{inches}{hr}

1 knot72907.47incheshr1 \text{ knot} ≈ 72907.47 \frac{inches}{hr}

Therefore, 1 knot is approximately 72907.47 inches per hour.

Real-World Examples and Context

While inches per hour is not a commonly used unit in practical applications, understanding unit conversions is essential in various fields:

  • Oceanography and Meteorology: Knots are standard for measuring wind speed and current speed at sea.
  • Aviation: Knots are used for aircraft speed.
  • Engineering: Engineers often convert between different units to ensure compatibility and accuracy in designs.
  • Navigation: Mariners use knots for measuring their vessel's speed.

Example: Snail's Pace

A snail moves at approximately 0.02 miles per hour. Let's convert this to knots and inches per hour.

  • Knots:

    0.02mileshr×0.868976knotsmiles0.01737952 knots0.02 \frac{miles}{hr} \times 0.868976 \frac{knots}{miles} ≈ 0.01737952 \text{ knots}

  • Inches per hour:

    0.02mileshr×63360inchesmiles=1267.2incheshr0.02 \frac{miles}{hr} \times 63360 \frac{inches}{miles} = 1267.2 \frac{inches}{hr}

Thus, a snail moving at 0.02 miles per hour is moving at approximately 0.017 knots or 1267.2 inches per hour.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Knots to other unit conversions.

What is inches per hour?

What is Inches per hour?

Inches per hour (in/h) is a unit of speed, specifically measuring the distance traveled in inches over a period of one hour. It's commonly used to express very slow speeds or rates, such as the growth rate of plants, the movement of glaciers, or, most frequently, the rate of precipitation.

Understanding Inches per Hour

Definition

Inches per hour (in/h) is a unit of velocity expressing the distance traveled in inches for every hour.

How it's formed

The unit is formed by dividing a distance measured in inches by a time measured in hours.

Speed (in/h)=Distance (inches)Time (hours)\text{Speed (in/h)} = \frac{\text{Distance (inches)}}{\text{Time (hours)}}

Applications and Examples

Precipitation Rate

Inches per hour is most commonly used to measure the intensity of rainfall.

  • Light rain: Typically less than 0.10 in/h.
  • Moderate rain: Between 0.10 and 0.30 in/h.
  • Heavy rain: More than 0.30 in/h.

You can read more about rate of precipitation from National Weather Service website.

Plant Growth

The growth rate of plants, especially shoots or roots, can be measured in inches per hour, particularly for time-lapse studies or under controlled conditions. For example, certain types of bamboo can grow several inches per hour under optimal conditions.

Glacial Movement

While glaciers typically move very slowly, their movement can be measured in inches per hour over short periods. This is especially true during surges or periods of rapid melting.

Manufacturing Processes

In certain manufacturing or machining processes, the feed rate (how fast a cutting tool moves) might be expressed in inches per hour, especially for very precise or slow operations.

What is knots?

Knots are a common unit of speed, particularly in maritime and aviation contexts. Understanding its definition, origin, and applications is useful in various fields.

Definition of a Knot

A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. A nautical mile is defined as the average length of one minute of latitude along a meridian.

  • 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour
  • 1 nautical mile ≈ 1.15078 statute miles (land miles)
  • 1 nautical mile ≈ 1.852 kilometers

Origin and History

The term "knot" has nautical origins predating modern navigation tools. In the days of sail, ships used a device called a "common log" to measure their speed. This consisted of a wooden panel attached to a long rope. The rope had knots tied at regular intervals. The log was tossed overboard, and as the ship moved away, sailors counted the number of knots that unspooled in a specific time.

The number of knots counted in that predetermined time interval was the ship's speed, hence the term "knots."

Why Nautical Miles?

Nautical miles are used at sea because they are directly related to the earth's coordinates of longitude and latitude. One degree of latitude, which is the angular distance north or south of the equator, is about 60 nautical miles. So a ship traveling one nautical mile north or south changes its latitude by one minute. This makes navigation easier.

Real-World Examples and Applications

  • Shipping: Cargo ships and tankers often travel at speeds of 15-25 knots.
  • Sailing: Recreational sailboats typically move at speeds of 5-15 knots, depending on wind conditions.
  • Aviation: While aircraft speed is commonly reported in Mach number or kilometers per hour, wind speed is reported in knots, especially by air traffic controllers.
  • Fishing: Fishing boats also rely on knots to measure their speed.
  • Weather Forecasting: Wind speeds in weather reports, especially those pertaining to maritime conditions, are often given in knots.

Notable Figures and Events

While no single person is directly associated with the invention of the knot as a unit, its development is tied to the history of seafaring and navigation. Navigators such as Captain James Cook and others who charted the world's oceans relied on accurate speed measurements using knots.

Formula and Conversion

While the knot is a unit of speed itself, conversion to other units can be useful:

  • Knots to miles per hour (mph): mph=knots×1.15078mph = knots \times 1.15078
  • Knots to kilometers per hour (km/h): km/h=knots×1.852km/h = knots \times 1.852

Interesting Facts

  • Knots are used internationally in maritime and aviation contexts.
  • The symbol for knot is "kn".
  • The term "knot" is unique in that it is both the unit and the plural (e.g., "1 knot," "20 knots").

Conclusion

The knot is a practical and historically significant unit of speed, essential for navigation and weather forecasting in maritime and aviation fields. Its continued use reflects its convenience and connection to nautical traditions.

Complete Inches per hour conversion table

Enter # of Inches per hour
Convert 1 in/h to other unitsResult
Inches per hour to Metres per second (in/h to m/s)0.0000070542912
Inches per hour to Kilometres per hour (in/h to km/h)0.00002539544832
Inches per hour to Millimeters per hour (in/h to mm/h)25.39544832
Inches per hour to Miles per hour (in/h to mph)0.00001578
Inches per hour to Knots (in/h to knot)0.00001371245043575
Inches per hour to Feet per second (in/h to ft/s)0.00002314400617173
Inches per hour to Feet per minute (in/h to ft/min)0.001388644443662