How to use this Hour Angles to Compass Points Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Hour Angles to the units of Compass Points.
Enter the input Hour Angles value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Hour Angles 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.
You may copy the resulting Compass Points 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 Compass Points?
The formula to convert given angle from Hour Angles to Compass Points is:
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 compass points, i.e., Angle(Compass Points).
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 Compass Points.
Answer:
Given:
The angle in hour angles is:
Angle(Hour Angles) = 6
Formula:
The formula to convert angle from hour angles to compass points is:
Substitute given weight Angle(Hour Angles) = 4 in the above formula.
Angle(Compass Points) = 4 × 4 / 3
Angle(Compass Points) = 5.3333
Final Answer:
Therefore, 4 hour angle is equal to 5.3333 compass point.
The angle is 5.3333 compass point, in compass points.
Hour Angles to Compass Points Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Hour Angles to Compass Points.
Hour Angles (hour angle)
Compass Points (compass point)
0 hour angle
0 compass point
1 hour angle
1.3333compass point
10 hour angle
13.3333compass point
45 hour angle
60 compass point
90 hour angle
120 compass point
180 hour angle
240 compass point
360 hour angle
480 compass point
1000 hour angle
1333.3333compass point
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.
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)
1. What is the formula for converting Hour Angles to Compass Points in Angle?
The formula to convert Hour Angles to Compass Points in Angle is:
Hour Angles * 4 / 3
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Angle conversion tool, which converts Hour Angles to Compass Points, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Angle from Hour Angles to Compass Points?
To convert Angle from Hour Angles to Compass Points, you can use the following formula:
Hour Angles * 4 / 3
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 Compass Points.