Arcseconds to Mils Converter
Convert angle measurements from arcseconds (") to NATO mils. 1 arcsecond equals approximately 0.00494 NATO mils.
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Common Arcseconds to Mils Conversions
| Arcseconds (") | NATO Mils |
|---|---|
| 1" | 0.00494 mils |
| 60" (1 arcmin) | 0.296296 mils |
| 202.5" | 1 mil |
| 3,600" (1 degree) | 17.7778 mils |
| 10,000" | 49.383 mils |
| 1,296,000" (1 rev) | 6,400 mils |
How to Convert Arcseconds to Mils
A NATO mil is 1/6400 of a circle, while an arcsecond is 1/1,296,000 of a circle. To convert arcseconds to NATO mils, multiply by 6400/1296000, which equals approximately 0.00494.
The Conversion Formula
NATO mils = arcseconds x (6400 / 1,296,000) = arcseconds x 0.00494
Example: Converting 202.5 Arcseconds to Mils
mils = 202.5" x 0.00494 = 1 mil
Understanding the Relationship
Since 1 revolution = 1,296,000 arcseconds and 1 revolution = 6,400 NATO mils, the conversion factor is 6400/1296000 = 1/202.5. This means there are exactly 202.5 arcseconds in one NATO mil.