Convert Degrees to Compass Points

Enter a value in degrees to convert it to compass points. The result updates instantly and includes the formula and calculation steps.

Degrees to Compass Points calculator

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Degrees to Compass Points formula

Use this formula to convert degrees to compass points:

Compass Points = Degrees / 11.25

Calculation

Enter a valid number above to see the formula with your value substituted step by step.

Degrees to Compass Points Conversion Table

Reference values for converting 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

Worked example

Convert 45 Degrees to Compass Points

Compass Points = 45 / 11.25 = 4 Compass Points

About these units

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.