Degrees to Milliradians conversion

Degrees to Milliradians conversion conversion calculator

Milliradians to Degrees (Swap units)

1º = 17.45329Mil

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Degrees to Milliradians conversion formula

Milliradians = Degrees * 17.45328628

Degrees to Milliradians calculation

Milliradians = Degrees * 17.45328628

Milliradians = 1 * 17.453286279274

Milliradians = 17.45329

Conversion between Degrees and Milliradians

Conversion between degrees and milliradians is a common task in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and engineering. Degrees and milliradians are both units used to measure angles, but they differ in their scale and precision.

Degrees are the most commonly used unit for measuring angles. A circle is divided into 360 degrees, with each degree further divided into 60 minutes and each minute divided into 60 seconds. Degrees are often used in everyday life, such as when giving directions or measuring the size of angles in geometry. However, when dealing with more precise measurements, degrees may not provide the required level of accuracy.

Milliradians, on the other hand, are a unit of angular measurement that is commonly used in scientific and technical applications. A milliradian is equal to one-thousandth of a radian, which is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle. Milliradians are often used in fields such as optics, ballistics, and surveying, where high levels of precision are required. Converting between degrees and milliradians involves multiplying or dividing by a conversion factor of approximately 17.453, as there are approximately 17.453 milliradians in one degree.

About Degrees

Degrees (symbol: °) are a unit of measurement used to quantify angles in geometry and trigonometry. An angle is formed when two lines or rays intersect, and degrees are used to measure the amount of rotation between these lines or rays. The concept of degrees dates back to ancient civilizations, with the Babylonians being credited with the development of the sexagesimal system, which divided a circle into 360 equal parts.

In the sexagesimal system, a full circle is divided into 360 degrees, with each degree further divided into 60 minutes (symbol: '). Each minute is then divided into 60 seconds (symbol: "). This system allows for precise measurement of angles, with smaller units providing greater accuracy. Degrees are commonly used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, engineering, and navigation.

Degrees are a versatile unit of measurement, allowing for easy conversion between different angular units. For example, radians, another commonly used unit for measuring angles, can be converted to degrees by multiplying the value by 180/π (approximately 57.3°). Similarly, degrees can be converted to radians by multiplying the value by π/180. This flexibility makes degrees a convenient choice for expressing angles in everyday life and scientific calculations.

About Milliradians

Milliradians, often abbreviated as mrad or mil, are a unit of measurement commonly used in fields such as military, engineering, and ballistics. Derived from the concept of a radian, which is a unit used to measure angles in a circle, a milliradian is equal to one-thousandth of a radian. This makes it a very precise unit for measuring small angles.

Milliradians are particularly useful in long-range shooting and artillery calculations. In these applications, milliradians are used to measure the angular size of a target or the angular deviation of a projectile's trajectory. By converting these angular measurements into milliradians, it becomes easier to make accurate adjustments and calculations for aiming and targeting.

One of the advantages of using milliradians is that they are a dimensionless unit, meaning they do not depend on the distance to the target. This makes milliradians a versatile and consistent unit of measurement, allowing for easy comparison and calculation across different ranges. Additionally, milliradians are often used in conjunction with metric units, making them compatible with the International System of Units (SI).

In summary, milliradians are a precise and widely used unit of measurement for small angles. Their applications range from military and ballistics to engineering and surveying. With their dimensionless nature and compatibility with metric units, milliradians provide a reliable and standardized method for measuring and calculating angles in various fields.

Note that there are several variants of Milliradians, namely NATO Mils, USSR Mils, US WW2 Mils and UK Mils. Information on these variants are available from the links on this page.

 

Degrees to Milliradians table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Degrees
Milliradians
0.00000Mil
17.45329Mil
34.90657Mil
52.35986Mil
69.81315Mil
87.26643Mil
104.71972Mil
122.17300Mil
139.62629Mil
157.07958Mil
10º
174.53286Mil
11º
191.98615Mil
12º
209.43944Mil
13º
226.89272Mil
14º
244.34601Mil
15º
261.79929Mil
16º
279.25258Mil
17º
296.70587Mil
18º
314.15915Mil
19º
331.61244Mil
Degrees
Milliradians
20º
349.06573Mil
21º
366.51901Mil
22º
383.97230Mil
23º
401.42558Mil
24º
418.87887Mil
25º
436.33216Mil
26º
453.78544Mil
27º
471.23873Mil
28º
488.69202Mil
29º
506.14530Mil
30º
523.59859Mil
31º
541.05187Mil
32º
558.50516Mil
33º
575.95845Mil
34º
593.41173Mil
35º
610.86502Mil
36º
628.31831Mil
37º
645.77159Mil
38º
663.22488Mil
39º
680.67816Mil
Degrees
Milliradians
40º
698.13145Mil
41º
715.58474Mil
42º
733.03802Mil
43º
750.49131Mil
44º
767.94460Mil
45º
785.39788Mil
46º
802.85117Mil
47º
820.30446Mil
48º
837.75774Mil
49º
855.21103Mil
50º
872.66431Mil
51º
890.11760Mil
52º
907.57089Mil
53º
925.02417Mil
54º
942.47746Mil
55º
959.93075Mil
56º
977.38403Mil
57º
994.83732Mil
58º
1,012.29060Mil
59º
1,029.74389Mil
Degrees
Milliradians
60º
1,047.19718Mil
61º
1,064.65046Mil
62º
1,082.10375Mil
63º
1,099.55704Mil
64º
1,117.01032Mil
65º
1,134.46361Mil
66º
1,151.91689Mil
67º
1,169.37018Mil
68º
1,186.82347Mil
69º
1,204.27675Mil
70º
1,221.73004Mil
71º
1,239.18333Mil
72º
1,256.63661Mil
73º
1,274.08990Mil
74º
1,291.54318Mil
75º
1,308.99647Mil
76º
1,326.44976Mil
77º
1,343.90304Mil
78º
1,361.35633Mil
79º
1,378.80962Mil