Hour Angles to Turns Converter

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How to use this Hour Angles to Turns Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Hour Angles to the units of Turns.

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

The formula to convert given angle from Hour Angles to Turns is:

Angle(Turns) = 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 turns, i.e., Angle(Turns).

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 Turns.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in hour angles is:

Angle(Hour Angles) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from hour angles to turns is:

Angle(Turns) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 24

Substitution:

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

Angle(Turns) = 6 / 24

Angle(Turns) = 0.25

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 hour angle is equal to 0.25 turn.

The angle is 0.25 turn, in turns.

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The angle in hour angles is:

Angle(Hour Angles) = 4

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from hour angles to turns is:

Angle(Turns) = Angle(Hour Angles) / 24

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Hour Angles) = 4 in the above formula.

Angle(Turns) = 4 / 24

Angle(Turns) = 0.1667

Final Answer:

Therefore, 4 hour angle is equal to 0.1667 turn.

The angle is 0.1667 turn, in turns.

Hour Angles to Turns Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Hour Angles to Turns.

Hour Angles (hour angle)Turns (turn)
0 hour angle0 turn
1 hour angle0.04166666667 turn
10 hour angle0.4167 turn
45 hour angle1.875 turn
90 hour angle3.75 turn
180 hour angle7.5 turn
360 hour angle15 turn
1000 hour angle41.6667 turn

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.

Turns

A turn, also known as a revolution or full circle, represents a complete rotation around a central point and is equal to 360 degrees or 2π radians. Turns are used in various disciplines, including engineering, navigation, and geometry, to describe full rotations. The concept of turns is deeply rooted in both mathematical theory and practical applications, such as in the design of gears and wheels.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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