Convert milliradian to degree
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How to Convert Milliradian to Degree
Converting milliradian to degree is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
° = mrad ÷ 17.4532925199Reverse conversion: Convert degree to milliradian
Comparison: Milliradian vs Degree
When to Use Each Unit
Milliradian: Standard in military applications, ballistics, optical instruments, and precision angular measurements.
Degree: Universal standard for navigation, surveying, engineering, geography, and most practical angle measurements worldwide.
Common Conversion Values
- 1000 mrad = 1 rad
- 1 mrad ≈ 0.0573°
- 1 mrad ≈ 3.44′
- 1 mrad ≈ 206″
About Milliradian
Definition: The milliradian (symbol: mrad) is one thousandth of a radian, approximately 0.0573 degrees, used in military and precision applications.
History: Developed for military rangefinding and ballistics where small angular measurements correspond to target distances.
Current Use: Standard in military applications, ballistics, optical instruments, and precision angular measurements.
Examples: Military scopes: target ranging, artillery: firing solutions, surveying: precise measurements, optics: angular resolution
About Degree
Definition: The degree (symbol: °) is a unit of angular measurement where a full circle is divided into 360 equal parts.
History: Ancient Babylonian origin based on their sexagesimal (base-60) number system and approximate 360-day year calendar.
Current Use: Universal standard for navigation, surveying, engineering, geography, and most practical angle measurements worldwide.
Examples: Geographic coordinates: 0-360°, compass bearings: 0-360°, building angles: 30-90°, camera rotation: 0-360°