What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms speed measurements from knot (UK) [kt (UK)], a maritime and aviation unit based on the nautical mile, into meter/minute [m/min], commonly used in engineering and manufacturing contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the speed value in knot (UK) [kt (UK)].
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Select knot (UK) as the input unit if not preselected.
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Choose meter/minute [m/min] as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent speed in meter per minute.
Key Features
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Converts speed from knot (UK) [kt (UK)] to meter/minute [m/min].
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Based on the standardized conversion rate of 1 kt (UK) = 30.8864 m/min.
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Browser-based and easy to use without special software.
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Supports practical applications across navigation, meteorology, and industrial manufacturing.
Examples
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5 kt (UK) converts to 154.432 m/min.
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12 kt (UK) converts to 370.6368 m/min.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting cruising speeds of ships in knot (UK).
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Expressing aircraft groundspeed over water routes.
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Describing ocean current or wind speeds in navigation and weather forecasts.
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Specifying conveyor speeds and feed rates in manufacturing.
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Setting cutting or milling machine speeds using meter per minute values.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you are converting knot (UK) tied to the international nautical mile definition.
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Use meter/minute units for linear speed applications in engineering and production.
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Double-check unit selections when switching between maritime and industrial domains.
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Be aware this conversion assumes steady speeds without acceleration.
Limitations
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Knot (UK) depends on a nautical mile defined as 1,852 meters; alternate definitions may reduce accuracy.
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Meter per minute is a non-SI unit and may require further conversion for scientific use.
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Does not account for changing speeds or variable conditions common in real navigation or processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a knot (UK)?
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The knot (UK) is a speed unit equal to one nautical mile per hour using the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters, commonly used in maritime and aviation contexts.
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Why convert knot (UK) to meter per minute?
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Converting knot (UK) to meter per minute translates navigation speeds into linear speeds useful for engineering and industrial machinery settings.
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Is meter per minute an SI unit?
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No, meter per minute is a non-SI unit widely used in industrial applications but less common in scientific fields compared to meters per second.
Key Terminology
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Knot (UK)
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A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour based on the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters, used in maritime and aviation practice.
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Meter per minute [m/min]
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A non-SI speed unit expressing how many metres are traveled in one minute, commonly used for linear speeds in engineering and manufacturing.
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Nautical mile
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A unit of distance used in maritime and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters in the international standard.