What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform angle values measured in turns—representing full rotations—into grads, which subdivide a circle decimally into 400 parts. It supports applications in fields such as surveying, civil engineering, and robotics, enabling clear and precise angle conversions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angle value in turns that you want to convert
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Select 'turn' as the input unit and 'grad [^g]' as the output unit
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Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent angle in grads
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Review the result, which is calculated using the relation 1 turn = 400 grads
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Use the converted value in your specific field such as surveying or robotics
Key Features
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Converts angle units from turn to grad [^g] accurately
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Supports use cases in surveying, engineering, geodesy, and computer graphics
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Displays conversions using the formula: 1 turn = 400 grad [^g]
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Facilitates handling of fractional turns for detailed angular measurements
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Ideal for converting rotational measurements into decimal-based grad units
Examples
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0.5 turn converts to 200 grad [^g], representing half a full rotation
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0.25 turn converts to 100 grad [^g], equivalent to a right angle
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Convert fractional turns to grads for precise angular values as needed
Common Use Cases
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Specifying mechanical shaft rotations and gear turns
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Measuring phase shifts in wave and signal analysis
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Land surveying and topographic mapping with decimal angle units
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Civil engineering tasks involving road alignment and shaping
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Orientations in computer graphics, animation, and robotics
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Calibration of angle-measuring instruments in geodetic computations
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check fractional turn inputs to ensure accurate grad conversions
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Use this tool in contexts where decimal-based angle units simplify calculations
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Be aware of industry-specific preferences for angle units when sharing data
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Combine this conversion with other tools for comprehensive angular analysis
Limitations
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Accuracy depends on careful calculation of fractional turns
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Grads are less commonly used worldwide compared to degrees or radians
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Some standard measurement tools may not support grad units
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Conversions should be verified to avoid errors in precision-critical tasks
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a turn unit?
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A turn represents one full rotation around a circle, equivalent to 360 degrees or 2π radians.
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Why convert from turn to grad [^g]?
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Converting to grad units allows using a decimal-based subdivision of a circle, which simplifies calculations in surveying, engineering, and geodesy.
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How is the conversion from turn to grad calculated?
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One turn equals 400 grad, so multiply the number of turns by 400 to get the equivalent grad value.
Key Terminology
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Turn
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A unit of plane angle representing one complete rotation around a circle.
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Grad [^g]
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Also called gradian or gon; an angular unit equal to 1/400 of a circle, used for decimal subdivisions.
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Phase Shift
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A difference in phase between two signals or waves, often measured in turns or degrees.