Compass Points to Degrees Converter

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How to use this Compass Points to Degrees Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Compass Points to the units of Degrees.

  1. Enter the input Compass Points value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Compass Points into Degrees in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Degrees label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Degrees value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Degrees value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Compass Points to Degrees?

The formula to convert given angle from Compass Points to Degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = Angle(Compass Points) × 11.25

Substitute the given value of angle in compass points, i.e., Angle(Compass Points) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the angle in degrees, i.e., Angle(Degrees).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a ship's navigation system shifts by 8 compass points to adjust its course.
Convert this direction from compass points to Degrees.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in compass points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = 8

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from compass points to degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = Angle(Compass Points) × 11.25

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Compass Points) = 8 in the above formula.

Angle(Degrees) = 8 × 11.25

Angle(Degrees) = 90

Final Answer:

Therefore, 8 compass point is equal to 90 °.

The angle is 90 °, in degrees.

2

Consider that a hiker adjusts their direction by 4 compass points to stay on track.
Convert this direction from compass points to Degrees.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in compass points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = 4

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from compass points to degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = Angle(Compass Points) × 11.25

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Compass Points) = 4 in the above formula.

Angle(Degrees) = 4 × 11.25

Angle(Degrees) = 45

Final Answer:

Therefore, 4 compass point is equal to 45 °.

The angle is 45 °, in degrees.

Compass Points to Degrees Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Compass Points to Degrees.

Compass Points (compass point)Degrees (°)
0 compass point0 °
1 compass point11.25 °
10 compass point112.5 °
45 compass point506.25 °
90 compass point1012.5 °
180 compass point2025 °
360 compass point4050 °
1000 compass point11250 °

Compass Points

Compass points are a unit of angular measurement used in navigation and cartography to represent directions on a compass. Traditionally, the compass is divided into 32 points, each representing 11.25 degrees. Compass points are essential in maritime navigation, aviation, and orienteering, providing a simple and standardized way to describe directions.

Degrees

Degrees are a widely used unit of angular measurement, especially in geometry, trigonometry, and everyday applications. A full circle is divided into 360 degrees, with each degree further divided into 60 minutes and each minute into 60 seconds. Degrees offer an intuitive way to express angles, and they are prevalent in fields ranging from navigation to astronomy, as well as in common day-to-day measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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