B to kn
Snapshot
1 Beaufort equals 1.625054 Knots. Conversion Encyclopedia uses the same fixed conversion basis across the calculator, common values, and reverse page for this page.
- Reference basis: This conversion is threshold-based and maps values to the nearest valid Beaufort level.
- Example: For 2 Beaufort, the mapped result equals 4.596347 Knots.
- Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
Converter Calculator
1.625054 Knots (kn)
SwitchExplanation
Formula: speed in m/s = 0.836 x B^(3/2), then convert to Knots. Why: Beaufort is an empirical wind-force scale, so the route first maps force number to standard open-water wind speed before any unit change.
Beaufort (B): a standardized empirical wind-force scale from 0 to 12 used to describe observed wind conditions.
Knots (kn): a nautical speed unit equal to one nautical mile per hour, common in marine and aviation contexts.
This route is useful when translating Beaufort wind-force numbers into practical knots values for marine, weather, and forecast references.
This conversion is not a simple shared factor in every direction: Beaufort routes use a standardized wind-force mapping, and reverse pages round to the nearest valid force level and clamp results to 0 through 12.
Common Conversion Values
| Beaufort (B) | Knots (kn) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.625054 |
| 2 | 4.596347 |
| 3 | 8.444028 |
| 4 | 13.000432 |
| 5 | 18.168656 |
| 6 | 23.883319 |
| 7 | 30.096421 |
| 8 | 36.770774 |
| 9 | 43.876458 |
| 10 | 51.388719 |
| 11 | 59.286638 |
| 12 | 67.552226 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What standard is used for Beaufort conversion?
This page uses v = 0.836 * B^(3/2) at 10 m over open water, with exact unit factors for m/s, km/h, mph, and knots.
How is speed to Beaufort handled?
Reverse pages compute B = (v / 0.836)^(2/3), then round to the nearest integer and clamp the result to 0 through 12.
How do I switch direction?
Use Switch Units to open the dedicated mirror page for the reverse conversion.