How to use this Hour Angles to Circles Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Hour Angles to the units of Circles.
Enter the input Hour Angles value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Hour Angles into Circles in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Circles label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Circles value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Circles 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 Hour Angles to Circles?
The formula to convert given angle from Hour Angles to Circles is:
Angle(Circles) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 24
Substitute the given value of angle in hour angles, i.e., Angle(Hour Angles) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the angle in circles, i.e., Angle(Circles).
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that the position of a celestial body is tracked at 6 hour angles. Convert this angle from hour angles to Circles.
Answer:
Given:
The angle in hour angles is:
Angle(Hour Angles) = 6
Formula:
The formula to convert angle from hour angles to circles is:
Angle(Circles) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 24
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Angle(Hour Angles) = 6 in the above formula.
Angle(Circles) = 6 / 24
Angle(Circles) = 0.25
Final Answer:
Therefore, 6 hour angle is equal to 0.25 circle.
The angle is 0.25 circle, in circles.
2
Consider that a sundial shows a time difference of 4 hour angles. Convert this angle from hour angles to Circles.
Answer:
Given:
The angle in hour angles is:
Angle(Hour Angles) = 4
Formula:
The formula to convert angle from hour angles to circles is:
Angle(Circles) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 24
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Angle(Hour Angles) = 4 in the above formula.
Angle(Circles) = 4 / 24
Angle(Circles) = 0.1667
Final Answer:
Therefore, 4 hour angle is equal to 0.1667 circle.
The angle is 0.1667 circle, in circles.
Hour Angles to Circles Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Hour Angles to Circles.
Hour Angles (hour angle)
Circles (circle)
0 hour angle
0 circle
1 hour angle
0.04166666667circle
10 hour angle
0.4167circle
45 hour angle
1.875circle
90 hour angle
3.75circle
180 hour angle
7.5circle
360 hour angle
15 circle
1000 hour angle
41.6667circle
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.
Circles
Circles, in the context of angular measurement, refer to a full rotation or turn, equivalent to 360 degrees or one complete revolution. This unit is often used in discussions of periodic motion, waveforms, and cyclic processes, where the concept of a full rotation is integral to understanding patterns and cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Hour Angles to Circles in Angle?
The formula to convert Hour Angles to Circles in Angle is:
Hour Angles / 24
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Angle conversion tool, which converts Hour Angles to Circles, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Angle from Hour Angles to Circles?
To convert Angle from Hour Angles to Circles, you can use the following formula:
Hour Angles / 24
For example, if you have a value in Hour Angles, you substitute that value in place of Hour Angles in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Circles.