Wind, current and boat speed conversion formulas.

Speed (knots) x .05144444 = meters per second
10 x .05144444 = 0.51
Ex: .5 knots of tidal current moves 0.51 meters per second or 30.60 meters per minute.
(.5 x .05144444) x 60 = 30.60

Speed (knots) x 1.6878099 = feet per second
10 x 1.6878099 = 11.69
Ex: .5 knots of tidal current moves .84 feet per second or 50.63 feet per minute.
(.5 x 1.6878099) x 60 = 50.63



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