Mils to Arcminutes Converter
Convert angle measurements from NATO mils to arcminutes ('). 1 NATO mil equals exactly 3.375 arcminutes.
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Common Mils to Arcminutes Conversions
| NATO Mils | Arcminutes (') |
|---|---|
| 1 mil | 3.375' |
| 10 mils | 33.75' |
| 17.7778 mils | 60' (1 degree) |
| 100 mils | 337.5' |
| 1,000 mils | 3,375' |
| 6,400 mils (1 rev) | 21,600' |
How to Convert Mils to Arcminutes
A NATO mil is 1/6400 of a circle, while an arcminute is 1/21600 of a circle. To convert NATO mils to arcminutes, multiply by 21600/6400 = 27/8 = 3.375.
The Conversion Formula
arcminutes = NATO mils x (21600 / 6400) = mils x 3.375
Example: Converting 10 Mils to Arcminutes
arcminutes = 10 mils x 3.375 = 33.75'
Understanding the Relationship
Since 1 revolution = 6,400 NATO mils and 1 revolution = 21,600 arcminutes, the conversion factor is 21600/6400 = 27/8 = 3.375. This is a clean ratio making conversions straightforward in military and navigational applications.