Knots to Feet per second conversion

How to convert knots to feet per second?

Sure, I can explain how to convert knots to feet per second and provide some examples of other quantities in knots.

Conversion from Knots to Feet per Second

1 knot (nautical mile per hour) can be converted to feet per second using a series of unit conversions. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour
2. 1 nautical mile = 6076.12 feet (since 1 nautical mile is defined as 6076.12 feet)
3. 1 hour = 3600 seconds

Using these, we can create a conversion factor.

1 knot = 6076.12 feet / 3600 seconds

Therefore,

$1 \text{ knot} = \frac{6076.12}{3600} \text{ feet per second} \approx 1.68781 \text{ feet per second}$

So, 1 knot is approximately 1.68781 feet per second.

Real-World Examples in Knots

Now, let's look at some real-world examples of different quantities in knots and their conversion to feet per second.

1. Typical sailing speed for small boats, around 5 knots $5 \text{ knots} = 5 \times 1.68781 \text{ feet per second} \approx 8.4391 \text{ feet per second}$

2. Cruising speed of a large cargo ship, around 20 knots $20 \text{ knots} = 20 \times 1.68781 \text{ feet per second} \approx 33.7562 \text{ feet per second}$

3. Top speed of a modern aircraft carrier, approximately 30 knots $30 \text{ knots} = 30 \times 1.68781 \text{ feet per second} \approx 50.6343 \text{ feet per second}$

4. Speed of a hurricane (Category 1), which can be around 65 knots $65 \text{ knots} = 65 \times 1.68781 \text{ feet per second} \approx 109.7075 \text{ feet per second}$

5. Speed of an average blue whale during a dive, about 10 knots $10 \text{ knots} = 10 \times 1.68781 \text{ feet per second} \approx 16.8781 \text{ feet per second}$

These examples illustrate the range of different speeds for different entities, all converted from knots to feet per second using the conversion factor.