Why is some speed (e.g. wind) expressed in “knots” and what does “1 knot” even mean logicslly?

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Why is some speed (e.g. wind) expressed in “knots” and what does “1 knot” even mean logicslly?

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Knots = nautical mile

A nautical mile is a little more than a standard mile. 1 nautical mile = 1.15 miles = 1.85 kilometers. 1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour = 1.85 kilometers per hour.