What Is This Tool?
This tool converts angle values measured in mil to grad [^g], enabling users to translate small military and optical angle units into decimal-based units widely used in surveying, geodesy, and civil engineering.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angle value measured in mil into the input field.
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Select 'mil' as the source unit and 'grad [^g]' as the target unit if not preselected.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent angle in grad [^g].
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Use the converted value for applications like surveying or artillery calculations.
Key Features
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Converts mil units, commonly used in military and optical contexts, to grad [^g], a decimal-based angular unit.
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Supports applications in artillery aiming, range estimation, surveying, and civil engineering.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick, accurate conversion.
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Works with commonly accepted definitions and conventions for mil and grad units.
Examples
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10 mil converts to 0.625 grad [^g].
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160 mil converts to 10 grad [^g].
Common Use Cases
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Calculating artillery and mortar fire aiming adjustments using mil-based measurements converted to grads.
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Adjusting rifle scopes and optical instruments that rely on milliradian measurements.
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Surveying land and producing topographic maps with decimal-based angle units.
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Performing civil engineering road alignment and geodetic instrument calibration requiring grad units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the mil system variant you are using since mil sizes differ by military conventions.
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Double-check conversions when precision is critical, considering the definitions of mil and grad units.
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Use this tool to integrate military or optical angle measurements into civilian surveying or engineering workflows.
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Familiarize yourself with the decimal subdivision of the circle used by grad units for easier calculations.
Limitations
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The size of a mil varies according to different military standards, affecting conversion accuracy.
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Grad units are based on a decimal division of the circle, which might not perfectly match mil fractions from other systems.
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Exercise caution in precision-dependent measurements and verify unit definitions before critical use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mil in angle measurement?
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A mil is a small unit of plane angle often used in military, surveying, and optics fields, typically representing a milliradian or a fraction of a circle depending on the convention.
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Why convert mil to grad?
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Converting from mil to grad helps translate military or optical angle measurements into a decimal-based unit widely used in surveying, geodesy, and civil engineering applications.
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Are all mil units equal in size?
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No, mil units vary by military convention with common values like 1/6400 or 1/6000 of a circle, so conversion depends on the specific mil standard used.
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What is the grad unit used for?
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The grad, also called gradian or gon, divides a circle into 400 units and is mainly used in land surveying, civil engineering, and geodetic calculations.
Key Terminology
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Mil
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A unit of plane angle frequently used in military, surveying, and optics, representing a milliradian or a fraction of a full circle depending on the convention.
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Grad [^g]
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Also known as gradian or gon; an angular unit equal to 1/400 of a full circle, used mainly in surveying, geodesy, and civil engineering.
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Milliradian (mrad)
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A subunit of radian equal to one thousandth of a radian, often synonymous with mil in some military contexts.