Convert knot (UK) to yard/hour
Please provide values below to convert knot (UK) [kt (UK)] to yard/hour [yd/h], or Convert yard/hour to knot (UK).
How to Convert Knot (Uk) to Yard/hour
1 kt (UK) = 2026.66666653543 yd/h
Example: convert 15 kt (UK) to yd/h:
15 kt (UK) = 15 × 2026.66666653543 yd/h = 30399.9999980315 yd/h
Knot (Uk) to Yard/hour 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/hour
Yard per hour (yd/h) is a unit of speed representing the distance of one yard traveled in one hour.
History/Origin
The yard has been a traditional unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, and units like yard per hour have historically been used for measuring slow speeds, especially in contexts like textiles and manufacturing. Its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Yard per hour is rarely used today, primarily in specialized or historical contexts. It may still be referenced in certain industries or for conversions involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by metric units such as meters per second or kilometers per hour.