Milliradians to Centrad (mrad to crad)

Milliradians to Centrad (mrad to crad) conversion calculator

Centrad to Milliradians (Swap units)

1Mil = 0.1Centrad

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.

Milliradians to Centrad formula

Centrad = Milliradians / 10

Milliradians to Centrad calculation

Centrad = Milliradians / 10

Centrad = 1 / 10

Centrad = 0.1

Relationship between Milliradians and Centiradians

Milliradians (mrad) and centiradians (cRad) are both units of angular measurement commonly used in various fields such as optics, engineering, and surveying. The relationship between milliradians and centiradians is straightforward, as they are both derived from the radian, the standard unit of angular measurement.

A milliradian is equal to one-thousandth of a radian, which means that there are 1,000 milliradians in one radian. This unit is often used to measure small angles, especially in applications where precision is crucial. For example, in long-range shooting or artillery calculations, milliradians are used to determine the angular deviation of a projectile's trajectory.

On the other hand, a centiradian is equal to one-hundredth of a radian, meaning that there are 100 centiradians in one radian. While less commonly used than milliradians, centiradians are still employed in certain fields, particularly in optics and astronomy. They are often used to measure the field of view of optical instruments or the angular size of celestial objects.

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.

About Centiradians

Centiradians, also known as centrad, are a unit of angular measurement commonly used in mathematics and engineering. As the name suggests, a centiradian is equal to one-hundredth of a radian, which is the standard unit for measuring angles in the International System of Units (SI).

The centiradian is a convenient unit for expressing small angles, especially when dealing with precise measurements or calculations. A full circle is divided into 2π radians, which means that there are approximately 6283 centiradians in a complete revolution.

Centiradians of degrees are often used in fields such as optics, where small angles are frequently encountered. For example, when discussing the angular resolution of a telescope or the field of view of a camera lens, centiradians provide a more precise measurement than degrees. Additionally, they are commonly used in trigonometry and calculus, where angles are often expressed in radians but need to be converted to degrees for practical applications.

 

Milliradians to Centrad table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Milliradians
Centrad
0Mil
0.00000Centrad
1Mil
0.10000Centrad
2Mil
0.20000Centrad
3Mil
0.30000Centrad
4Mil
0.40000Centrad
5Mil
0.50000Centrad
6Mil
0.60000Centrad
7Mil
0.70000Centrad
8Mil
0.80000Centrad
9Mil
0.90000Centrad
10Mil
1.00000Centrad
11Mil
1.10000Centrad
12Mil
1.20000Centrad
13Mil
1.30000Centrad
14Mil
1.40000Centrad
15Mil
1.50000Centrad
16Mil
1.60000Centrad
17Mil
1.70000Centrad
18Mil
1.80000Centrad
19Mil
1.90000Centrad
Milliradians
Centrad
20Mil
2.00000Centrad
21Mil
2.10000Centrad
22Mil
2.20000Centrad
23Mil
2.30000Centrad
24Mil
2.40000Centrad
25Mil
2.50000Centrad
26Mil
2.60000Centrad
27Mil
2.70000Centrad
28Mil
2.80000Centrad
29Mil
2.90000Centrad
30Mil
3.00000Centrad
31Mil
3.10000Centrad
32Mil
3.20000Centrad
33Mil
3.30000Centrad
34Mil
3.40000Centrad
35Mil
3.50000Centrad
36Mil
3.60000Centrad
37Mil
3.70000Centrad
38Mil
3.80000Centrad
39Mil
3.90000Centrad
Milliradians
Centrad
40Mil
4.00000Centrad
41Mil
4.10000Centrad
42Mil
4.20000Centrad
43Mil
4.30000Centrad
44Mil
4.40000Centrad
45Mil
4.50000Centrad
46Mil
4.60000Centrad
47Mil
4.70000Centrad
48Mil
4.80000Centrad
49Mil
4.90000Centrad
50Mil
5.00000Centrad
51Mil
5.10000Centrad
52Mil
5.20000Centrad
53Mil
5.30000Centrad
54Mil
5.40000Centrad
55Mil
5.50000Centrad
56Mil
5.60000Centrad
57Mil
5.70000Centrad
58Mil
5.80000Centrad
59Mil
5.90000Centrad
Milliradians
Centrad
60Mil
6.00000Centrad
61Mil
6.10000Centrad
62Mil
6.20000Centrad
63Mil
6.30000Centrad
64Mil
6.40000Centrad
65Mil
6.50000Centrad
66Mil
6.60000Centrad
67Mil
6.70000Centrad
68Mil
6.80000Centrad
69Mil
6.90000Centrad
70Mil
7.00000Centrad
71Mil
7.10000Centrad
72Mil
7.20000Centrad
73Mil
7.30000Centrad
74Mil
7.40000Centrad
75Mil
7.50000Centrad
76Mil
7.60000Centrad
77Mil
7.70000Centrad
78Mil
7.80000Centrad
79Mil
7.90000Centrad