Mils (NATO) Conversion Calculator

A mil is a unit used to measure angle, equivalent to 1/6,400 of a circle, commonly employed in firearms for sight adjustment.

Enter a value in mils below to convert to another unit of angle.

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How the Mil Conversion Calculator Works

When you use the Mil Conversion Calculator, you’re essentially transforming one unit of angle measurement into another. Let’s break down how it operates:

1. Understanding Mils:

A ‘mil’ is a unit used to measure angles, commonly employed in military and NATO settings. It’s essentially a fraction of a circle, specifically 1/6,400 of a circle. However, it’s worth noting that the mil used by the US military and NATO forces slightly deviates from the true milliradian, which is 1/6,283 of a circle. Despite this difference, mils are still widely used, especially in artillery and firearm sighting.

2. Converting Mils:

To convert mils to other units of angle measurement, you follow a simple process:

Identify the mil value you want to convert.
Select the unit you want to convert it into (e.g., radians, degrees, minutes of arc).
Use the corresponding conversion factor from the provided conversion table.
Multiply the mil value by the chosen conversion factor.
The result gives you the equivalent measurement in the desired unit.

3. Utilizing the Conversion Table:

The conversion table provides a set of common mil values alongside their equivalent measurements in radians, milliradians, degrees, minutes of arc, seconds of arc, gradians, revolutions, and circles. You simply locate your mil value in the table and find the corresponding conversion factor for your desired unit.

4. Example Conversion:

Let’s say you have a mil value of 10 and want to convert it to degrees:

Referencing the conversion table, you find that 10 mils equal 0.5625 degrees.
Multiply 10 (mils) by 0.5625 (conversion factor for degrees).
The result is 5.625 degrees.

5. Simplifying the Process:

The Mil Conversion Calculator automates this process for you, allowing you to input your mil value and select your desired unit for conversion. It then applies the appropriate conversion factor and displays the result, eliminating the need for manual calculations.

By utilizing this calculator, you can swiftly and accurately convert mils to other angle units, facilitating various applications in military, engineering, and navigation fields.