Compass Points to Radians Converter

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How to use this Compass Points to Radians Converter 🤔

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

  1. Enter the input Compass Points value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Compass Points into Radians in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Radians label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Radians value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Radians 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 Radians?

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

Angle(Radians) = Angle(Compass Points) × π / 16

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 radians, i.e., Angle(Radians).

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 Radians.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in compass points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = 8

Formula:

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

Angle(Radians) = Angle(Compass Points) × π / 16

Substitution:

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

Angle(Radians) = 8 × 3.14159265359 / 16

Angle(Radians) = 1.5708

Final Answer:

Therefore, 8 compass point is equal to 1.5708 rad.

The angle is 1.5708 rad, in radians.

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The angle in compass points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = 4

Formula:

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

Angle(Radians) = Angle(Compass Points) × π / 16

Substitution:

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

Angle(Radians) = 4 × 3.14159265359 / 16

Angle(Radians) = 0.7854

Final Answer:

Therefore, 4 compass point is equal to 0.7854 rad.

The angle is 0.7854 rad, in radians.

Compass Points to Radians Conversion Table

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

Compass Points (compass point)Radians (rad)
0 compass point0 rad
1 compass point0.1963 rad
10 compass point1.9635 rad
45 compass point8.8357 rad
90 compass point17.6715 rad
180 compass point35.3429 rad
360 compass point70.6858 rad
1000 compass point196.3495 rad

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.

Radians

Radians are a fundamental unit of angular measurement in the International System of Units (SI). One radian is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc whose length is equal to the radius of the circle. Radians are essential in mathematics and physics, particularly in calculus and trigonometry, where they simplify equations and allow for the natural expression of rotational and periodic phenomena.

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