Hour Angles to Compass Points Converter

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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.

  1. Enter the input Hour Angles value in the text field.
  2. 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.
  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 Hour Angles to Compass Points?

The formula to convert given angle from Hour Angles to Compass Points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = Angle(Hour Angles) × 4 / 3

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:

Angle(Compass Points) = Angle(Hour Angles) × 4 / 3

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Hour Angles) = 6 in the above formula.

Angle(Compass Points) = 6 × 4 / 3

Angle(Compass Points) = 8

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 hour angle is equal to 8 compass point.

The angle is 8 compass point, in compass points.

2

Consider that a sundial shows a time difference of 4 hour angles.
Convert this angle from hour angles to Compass Points.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in hour angles is:

Angle(Hour Angles) = 4

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from hour angles to compass points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = Angle(Hour Angles) × 4 / 3

Substitution:

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 angle0 compass point
1 hour angle1.3333 compass point
10 hour angle13.3333 compass point
45 hour angle60 compass point
90 hour angle120 compass point
180 hour angle240 compass point
360 hour angle480 compass point
1000 hour angle1333.3333 compass 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.

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