Degrees to Compass Points Converter

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How to use this Degrees to Compass Points Converter 🤔

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

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

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

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

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

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a solar panel is tilted at an angle of 45 degrees for optimal sunlight exposure.
Convert this angle from degrees to Compass Points.

Answer:

Given:

The angle of solar panel in degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = 45

Formula:

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

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

Substitution:

Substitute given weight of solar panel, Angle(Degrees) = 45 in the above formula.

Angle(Compass Points) = 45 / 11.25

Angle(Compass Points) = 4

Final Answer:

Therefore, 45 ° is equal to 4 compass point.

The angle of solar panel is 4 compass point, in compass points.

2

Consider that a camera tripod allows for a 30-degree adjustment to capture the perfect shot.
Convert this angle from degrees to Compass Points.

Answer:

Given:

The angle of camera tripod in degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = 30

Formula:

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

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

Substitution:

Substitute given weight of camera tripod, Angle(Degrees) = 30 in the above formula.

Angle(Compass Points) = 30 / 11.25

Angle(Compass Points) = 2.6667

Final Answer:

Therefore, 30 ° is equal to 2.6667 compass point.

The angle of camera tripod is 2.6667 compass point, in compass points.

Degrees to Compass Points Conversion Table

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

Degrees (°)Compass Points (compass point)
0 °0 compass point
1 °0.08888888889 compass point
10 °0.8889 compass point
45 °4 compass point
90 °8 compass point
180 °16 compass point
360 °32 compass point
1000 °88.8889 compass point

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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