Degrees to Mils (NATO) Converter
Convert angle measurements from degrees to NATO mils. Essential for military applications, artillery, and navigation.
degrees (°)
Result
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Common Degrees to Mils Conversions
| Degrees (°) | NATO Mils |
|---|---|
| 1° | 17.78 mil |
| 5° | 88.89 mil |
| 10° | 177.78 mil |
| 45° | 800 mil |
| 90° | 1,600 mil |
| 180° | 3,200 mil |
| 270° | 4,800 mil |
| 360° | 6,400 mil |
How to Convert Degrees to NATO Mils
NATO mils divide a full circle into 6,400 equal parts. To convert degrees to mils, multiply by 6400/360.
The Conversion Formula
mils = degrees × (6400 / 360)
Simplified:
mils = degrees × 17.7778
Example: Converting 90 Degrees to Mils
mils = 90° × 17.7778 = 1,600 mil
What Is a NATO Mil?
The NATO mil (also called angular mil) divides a circle into 6,400 parts. This provides a convenient approximation where 1 mil at 1,000 meters equals roughly 1 meter of lateral distance, useful for range estimation.
Military Applications
Artillery: Fire direction and adjustments use mils for precision targeting.
Navigation: Military compasses are often marked in mils.
Range Estimation: The mil-relation formula helps estimate distances in the field.