Mil to Degree Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert mil to degree (°) or degree to mil.
1 mil = 0.0562500 degree
Formula: degree = mil value × 0.0562500
mil to degree
10 mil = 0.56250 degree
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Why Convert Mil to Degree?
Understanding the Mil
The mil (milliradian) is approximately 1/6400 of a circle, developed for military ballistics and ranging.
NATO defines the mil as 1/6400 of a turn (the US/NATO mil), while the Soviet system uses 1/6000. At 1000 meters distance, one mil subtends approximately 1 meter — making range estimation intuitive for artillery, snipers, and mortar crews. Mil-dot reticles in rifle scopes use this principle for both range-finding and bullet-drop compensation.
What is Degree?
Dating back to ancient Babylonian astronomy, the degree divides a full rotation into 360 equal parts.
The Babylonians used a base-60 number system and observed that the sun moved approximately one degree per day across the sky over a year. The 360° circle became universal in navigation, surveying, architecture, and education. Degrees remain the standard angle unit in everyday life — from compass bearings and map coordinates to smartphone screen rotation and camera field-of-view specifications.
Why Angle Conversions Matter
Angle conversions bridge the gap between everyday measurement (degrees) and mathematical computation (radians). A mechanical engineer designing a robotic arm needs radians for inverse kinematics. A pilot reads compass headings in degrees. A surveyor might work in gradians. Game developers convert between degrees (artist-friendly) and radians (GPU shaders) hundreds of times per frame. Understanding these conversions is essential across STEM fields, navigation, and digital media production.
mil to degree metric conversion table
| 0.01 mil | = | 0.00056 ° |
| 0.1 mil | = | 0.00563 ° |
| 1 mil | = | 0.05625 ° |
| 2 mil | = | 0.11250 ° |
| 3 mil | = | 0.16875 ° |
| 4 mil | = | 0.22500 ° |
| 5 mil | = | 0.28125 ° |
| 6 mil | = | 0.33750 ° |
| 7 mil | = | 0.39375 ° |
| 8 mil | = | 0.45000 ° |
| 9 mil | = | 0.50625 ° |
| 10 mil | = | 0.56250 ° |
| 11 mil | = | 0.61875 ° |
| 12 mil | = | 0.67500 ° |
| 13 mil | = | 0.73125 ° |
| 14 mil | = | 0.78750 ° |
| 15 mil | = | 0.84375 ° |
| 16 mil | = | 0.90000 ° |
| 17 mil | = | 0.95625 ° |
| 18 mil | = | 1.01250 ° |
| 19 mil | = | 1.06875 ° |
| 20 mil | = | 1.12500 ° |
| 30 mil | = | 1.68750 ° |
| 40 mil | = | 2.25000 ° |
| 50 mil | = | 2.81250 ° |
| 60 mil | = | 3.37500 ° |
| 70 mil | = | 3.93750 ° |
| 80 mil | = | 4.50000 ° |
| 90 mil | = | 5.06250 ° |
| 100 mil | = | 5.62500 ° |
| 200 mil | = | 11.25000 ° |
| 300 mil | = | 16.87500 ° |
| 400 mil | = | 22.50000 ° |
| 500 mil | = | 28.12500 ° |
| 600 mil | = | 33.75000 ° |
| 700 mil | = | 39.37500 ° |
| 800 mil | = | 45.00000 ° |
| 900 mil | = | 50.62500 ° |
| 1000 mil | = | 56.25000 ° |
How to Convert Mil to Degree?
We can convert mil to degree by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Mil to Degree?
We know 1 Mil = 0.0562500 degree; 1 Degree = 17.7777778 mil.
20 mil = ___°
20 × 0.0562500 = 1.12500 ° (we know 1 mil = 0.0562500 degree)
Answer:
20 mil = 1.12500 degree
How to Convert Mils (NATO) to Degrees
The NATO mil divides a full circle into 6400 mils. To convert to degrees:
- Write down the angle in mils.
- Multiply by 360/6400 = 0.05625.
- The result is the angle in degrees.
Solved Examples
Question 1: Convert 1600 mils to degrees.
Solution:
Degrees = 1600 × (360/6400)
= 1600 × 0.05625
= 90
Answer: 1600 mils = 90° (right angle)
Question 2: A mortar is adjusted 100 mils. How many degrees?
Solution:
Degrees = 100 × 0.05625
= 5.625
Answer: 100 mils = 5.625°
Question 3: Convert 3200 mils to degrees.
Solution:
Degrees = 3200 × 0.05625
= 180
Answer: 3200 mils = 180° (half circle)
Practice Questions
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 800 mils to degrees. (Answer: 45°)
- A bearing is 4800 mils. Degrees? (Answer: 270°)
- How many degrees is 50 mils? (Answer: 2.8125°)
- Convert 6400 mils to degrees. (Answer: 360°)
Military Mils in Artillery and Navigation
NATO militaries use 6400 mils per circle because at 1000 meters range, 1 mil subtends approximately 1 meter width. This makes range estimation intuitive: an object 2 meters wide appearing 4 mils in your optic is 500 meters away (2000/4). Artillery fire adjustment commands use mils — "left 50" means traverse the barrel 50 mils (≈ 2.8°). Different countries use different mil definitions: NATO = 6400, Soviet/Russian = 6000, Swedish = 6300.
Key Takeaways
- Multiply mils by 0.05625 (or divide by 17.78) to get degrees.
- 6400 NATO mils = 360°, so 1600 mils = 90°.
- 1 mil ≈ 1 meter width at 1000 meters distance.
- Used in artillery, military navigation, and ballistic scopes.
Mil to Degree Conversion Formula
degree = mil × 0.0562500
1 mil = 0.0562500 degree
1 degree = 17.7777778 mil
Reverse: mil = degree × 17.7777778
Frequently Asked Questions
How many degree are in 1 mil?
There are 0.0562500 degree in 1 mil. To convert mil to degree, multiply the value by 0.0562500.
How do I convert mil to degree?
Multiply your mil value by 0.0562500 to get the equivalent in degree. For example, 5 mil = 5 × 0.0562500 = 0.28125 degree.
How do I convert degree to mil?
Multiply your degree value by 17.7777778 to get the equivalent in mil. Alternatively, divide by 0.0562500.
What is 10 mil in degree?
10 mil is equal to 0.56250 degree.
What is 100 mil in degree?
100 mil is equal to 5.62500 degree.