What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms angle values from grads (decimal subdivisions of a circle) to circles (full rotations), helping users express measured angles in terms of complete or partial turns.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angle value in grad (gons).
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Select 'grad' as the input unit and 'circle' as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent angle in circles.
Key Features
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Converts angle units from grad to circle using established conversion rates.
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Supports applications in surveying, engineering, graphics, and signal processing.
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Web-based and simple to use with no installation required.
Examples
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100 grad equals 0.25 circle.
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200 grad equals 0.5 circle.
Common Use Cases
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Land surveying and topographic mapping using decimal angle subdivisions.
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Civil engineering and road alignment calculations using grad units.
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Mechanical engineering for rotation measurements of shafts and gears.
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Computer graphics and robotics for specifying object rotations.
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Signal processing for representing phase cycles as fractions of a full turn.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the input unit is grad before converting to prevent errors.
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Use this converter to simplify complex angle measurements into rotation units.
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Cross-check results when applying to precise engineering or surveying tasks.
Limitations
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Conversion relies on ideal mathematical values, omitting instrument measurement errors.
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Grad units are not widely used globally and may require additional conversions.
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Instrument resolution may limit precision when dealing with grad units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one grad represent?
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One grad is an angular unit defined as 1/400 of a full circle, providing a decimal subdivision of angles.
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Why convert from grad to circle?
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Converting allows expressing decimal-based angles as full or partial rotations, useful in engineering, surveying, and signal processing.
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Is the grad unit commonly used worldwide?
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Grad is less common globally compared to degrees or radians, so conversion may be needed for compatibility.
Key Terminology
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Grad (Gon)
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An angular measurement unit equal to 1/400 of a full circle, used especially in surveying and civil engineering.
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Circle
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An angle unit representing one complete rotation; equivalent to 360 degrees or 2π radians.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate grad units to circles, where 1 grad equals 0.0025 circle.