Degrees to Milliradians Converter

To convert degrees to milliradians, simply multiply the angle in degrees by the conversion ratio of 17.453293 milliradians/degree.

How to Convert Degrees to Milliradians

When you want to convert an angle from degrees to milliradians, you can follow these steps:

1. Understand the Conversion Ratio: Each degree is equivalent to 17.453293 milliradians. This means that for every degree, there are approximately 17.453293 milliradians.
2. Use the Conversion Formula: To convert degrees to milliradians, you multiply the angle in degrees by the conversion ratio. The formula is:

Milliradians = Degrees × 17.453293

This means that the angle in milliradians is equal to the angle in degrees multiplied by 17.453293.

3. Apply the Formula: Let’s take an example to understand how it works. Suppose you want to convert 5 degrees to milliradians. You would use the formula:

Milliradians = (5° × 17.453293) = 87.266463 mrad

4. Know the Conversion Factor: There are 17.453293 milliradians in one degree. This is why we use this specific value in the conversion formula.

1° = 17.453293 mrad

Both degrees and milliradians are units used to measure angles, with milliradians being smaller than degrees.

What Is a Degree?

A degree is a unit of angle measurement, representing 1/360th of a complete rotation or circle. It’s commonly used in various fields, and protractors are often used to measure angles in degrees.

What Is a Milliradian?

A milliradian is 1/1000th of a radian, which is another unit for measuring angles. There are 6,283 milliradians in a complete circle. Milliradians are frequently used in mathematics and engineering.

Remember, when converting between degrees and milliradians, you’re essentially scaling the angle measurement while maintaining its proportionality.

Degree to Milliradian Conversion Table

Here’s a handy table showing various degree measurements converted into milliradians:

Degrees to Milliradians Converter with frequently used values