What Is This Tool?
This converter translates angles from grads, a decimal-based unit commonly used in surveying and geodesy, into degrees, the widely adopted angular unit for navigation, engineering, and astronomy.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in grads you want to convert.
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Select 'grad' as the starting unit and 'degree' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent angle in degrees.
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Use the result in navigation, mapping, or engineering calculations as needed.
Key Features
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Convert from grad (gon) to degree instantly online.
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Supports angle measurements used in land surveying, civil engineering, and celestial navigation.
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Simple interface for quick and accurate unit transformation.
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Based on the exact conversion rate: 1 grad equals 0.9 degrees.
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Helps standardize angular data between decimal graduations and traditional degrees.
Examples
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50 grads equal 45 degrees by multiplying 50 by 0.9.
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100 grads convert to 90 degrees using the conversion formula.
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Transform decimal-based measurements to degrees for consistent angle representation.
Common Use Cases
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Land surveying and topographic mapping for accurate angle measurement.
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Civil engineering tasks requiring simplified decimal angle units.
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Calibrating instruments and performing geodetic calculations.
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Navigation and astronomy where degrees represent bearings and orientations.
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Converting data between different instrument standards in mapping and GPS.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check entries for precise angle conversion results.
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Use graduations in the appropriate unit based on your application’s legal or technical standards.
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Remember that rounding may affect precision; use original units when accuracy is critical.
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Ensure compatibility of angular units across tools and datasets for consistent results.
Limitations
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Conversions involve rounding which can affect precision in some contexts.
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Certain technical or legal documents might require angles recorded specifically in grads.
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The tool assumes ideal unit definitions and does not account for possible measurement errors.
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Differences in circle subdivision mean the units aren’t perfectly interchangeable in all scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a grad and where is it commonly used?
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A grad, also called a gradian or gon, divides a full circle into 400 parts and is often used in land surveying, civil engineering, and geodesy to express angles in a decimal system.
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How do I convert grads to degrees?
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Multiply the value in grads by 0.9 to get the equivalent angle in degrees, since 1 grad equals 0.9 degrees.
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Why convert from grads to degrees?
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Converting from grads to degrees helps translate measurements into the more universally recognized degree system used in navigation, mapping, and engineering.
Key Terminology
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Grad (gon)
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An angular unit representing 1/400 of a full circle, used especially in surveying and civil engineering.
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Degree (°)
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A plane angle unit equal to 1/360 of a full circle, widely used in geometry, navigation, and astronomy.
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Conversion rate
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The multiplier used to translate a value from one unit to another; here, 1 grad equals 0.9 degrees.