Milliradians to Degrees (mrad to deg)

Milliradians to Degrees (mrad to deg) conversion calculator

Degrees to Milliradians (Swap units)

1Mil = 0.0573º

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 Degrees formula

Degrees = Milliradians / 17.45328628

Milliradians to Degrees calculation

Degrees = Milliradians / 17.45328628

Degrees = 1 / 17.453286279274

Degrees = 0.0573

Converting Milliradians to Degrees

Converting milliradians to degrees is a straightforward process that involves understanding the relationship between these two units of angular measurement. A milliradian (mrad) is a unit of angular measurement equal to one thousandth of a radian, while a degree is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/360th of a circle. To convert milliradians to degrees, we can use the fact that there are approximately 0.0573 degrees in one milliradian.

To convert milliradians to degrees, simply multiply the given value in milliradians by 0.0573. For example, if we have an angle of 500 milliradians, we can calculate its equivalent in degrees by multiplying 500 by 0.0573, which gives us 28.65 degrees. Similarly, if we have an angle of 1000 milliradians, its equivalent in degrees would be 57.3 degrees.

Converting milliradians to degrees is particularly useful in fields such as optics, ballistics, and surveying, where precise angular measurements are required. By understanding the conversion factor between milliradians and degrees, professionals in these fields can easily switch between the two units of measurement, depending on their specific needs.

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 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.

 

Milliradians to Degrees table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Milliradians
Degrees
0Mil
0.00000º
1Mil
0.05730º
2Mil
0.11459º
3Mil
0.17189º
4Mil
0.22918º
5Mil
0.28648º
6Mil
0.34377º
7Mil
0.40107º
8Mil
0.45837º
9Mil
0.51566º
10Mil
0.57296º
11Mil
0.63025º
12Mil
0.68755º
13Mil
0.74485º
14Mil
0.80214º
15Mil
0.85944º
16Mil
0.91673º
17Mil
0.97403º
18Mil
1.03132º
19Mil
1.08862º
Milliradians
Degrees
20Mil
1.14592º
21Mil
1.20321º
22Mil
1.26051º
23Mil
1.31780º
24Mil
1.37510º
25Mil
1.43240º
26Mil
1.48969º
27Mil
1.54699º
28Mil
1.60428º
29Mil
1.66158º
30Mil
1.71887º
31Mil
1.77617º
32Mil
1.83347º
33Mil
1.89076º
34Mil
1.94806º
35Mil
2.00535º
36Mil
2.06265º
37Mil
2.11994º
38Mil
2.17724º
39Mil
2.23454º
Milliradians
Degrees
40Mil
2.29183º
41Mil
2.34913º
42Mil
2.40642º
43Mil
2.46372º
44Mil
2.52102º
45Mil
2.57831º
46Mil
2.63561º
47Mil
2.69290º
48Mil
2.75020º
49Mil
2.80749º
50Mil
2.86479º
51Mil
2.92209º
52Mil
2.97938º
53Mil
3.03668º
54Mil
3.09397º
55Mil
3.15127º
56Mil
3.20856º
57Mil
3.26586º
58Mil
3.32316º
59Mil
3.38045º
Milliradians
Degrees
60Mil
3.43775º
61Mil
3.49504º
62Mil
3.55234º
63Mil
3.60964º
64Mil
3.66693º
65Mil
3.72423º
66Mil
3.78152º
67Mil
3.83882º
68Mil
3.89611º
69Mil
3.95341º
70Mil
4.01071º
71Mil
4.06800º
72Mil
4.12530º
73Mil
4.18259º
74Mil
4.23989º
75Mil
4.29719º
76Mil
4.35448º
77Mil
4.41178º
78Mil
4.46907º
79Mil
4.52637º