Convert knot (UK) to yard/second
Please provide values below to convert knot (UK) [kt (UK)] to yard/second [yd/s], or Convert yard/second to knot (UK).
How to Convert Knot (Uk) to Yard/second
1 kt (UK) = 0.562962962926509 yd/s
Example: convert 15 kt (UK) to yd/s:
15 kt (UK) = 15 × 0.562962962926509 yd/s = 8.44444444389764 yd/s
Knot (Uk) to Yard/second Conversion Table
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Knot (Uk)
A knot (kt) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
History/Origin
The knot originated in the 17th century as a measure for sailors to estimate their speed using a device called a chip log, which involved counting the number of knots that passed through a sailor's hands over a specific time interval. It became standardized as a nautical speed unit over time.
Current Use
Today, the knot is primarily used in maritime and aviation industries worldwide to measure vessel and aircraft speeds, maintaining its historical significance and practical application.
Yard/second
Yard per second (yd/s) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one yard traveled in one second.
History/Origin
The yard has been used as a unit of length since the 12th century, primarily in the UK and the US. The yard/second as a speed unit emerged with the adoption of the yard in measurement systems, but it is less common than other units like meters per second.
Current Use
Yard per second is occasionally used in fields such as aviation, sports, and engineering within the United States and the UK for measuring speeds where imperial units are preferred.