How to use this Compass Points to Hour Angles Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Compass Points to the units of Hour Angles.
Enter the input Compass Points value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Compass Points into Hour Angles in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Hour Angles label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Hour Angles value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Hour Angles value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
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 Hour Angles?
The formula to convert given angle from Compass Points to Hour Angles is:
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 hour angles, i.e., Angle(Hour Angles).
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 Hour Angles.
Answer:
Given:
The angle in compass points is:
Angle(Compass Points) = 8
Formula:
The formula to convert angle from compass points to hour angles is:
Substitute given weight Angle(Compass Points) = 4 in the above formula.
Angle(Hour Angles) = 4 × 3 / 4
Angle(Hour Angles) = 3
Final Answer:
Therefore, 4 compass point is equal to 3 hour angle.
The angle is 3 hour angle, in hour angles.
Compass Points to Hour Angles Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Compass Points to Hour Angles.
Compass Points (compass point)
Hour Angles (hour angle)
0 compass point
0 hour angle
1 compass point
0.75hour angle
10 compass point
7.5hour angle
45 compass point
33.75hour angle
90 compass point
67.5hour angle
180 compass point
135 hour angle
360 compass point
270 hour angle
1000 compass point
750 hour angle
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.
Hour Angles
Hour angles are a unit of angular measurement used in astronomy to describe the position of celestial objects relative to an observer's local meridian. One hour angle corresponds to 15 degrees, reflecting the Earth's rotation rate of 15 degrees per hour. Hour angles are crucial in celestial navigation and the tracking of astronomical objects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Compass Points to Hour Angles in Angle?
The formula to convert Compass Points to Hour Angles in Angle is:
Compass Points * 3 / 4
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Angle conversion tool, which converts Compass Points to Hour Angles, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Angle from Compass Points to Hour Angles?
To convert Angle from Compass Points to Hour Angles, you can use the following formula:
Compass Points * 3 / 4
For example, if you have a value in Compass Points, you substitute that value in place of Compass Points in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Hour Angles.