Degrees to compass points
Type a value in degrees to see it in compass points straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the degrees box.
- Read the result in compass points as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
pt = ° × 0.08888888889
Multiply the value in degrees by 0.08888888889 to get compass points.
Example
To convert 25 ° to compass points: 25 × 0.08888888889 = 2.22222 pt.
Conversion table
| Degrees (°) | Compass points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0888889 |
| 2 | 0.177778 |
| 3 | 0.266667 |
| 5 | 0.444444 |
| 10 | 0.888889 |
| 20 | 1.77778 |
| 25 | 2.22222 |
| 50 | 4.44444 |
| 100 | 8.88889 |
| 250 | 22.2222 |
| 500 | 44.4444 |
| 1,000 | 88.8889 |
About the units
- Degree
- A degree is 1/360 of a full turn, exactly π/180 radians, and is the everyday unit in geometry, navigation and maps.
- Compass point
- A compass point is 1/32 of a full turn, exactly 11.25 degrees, the step between the directions on a mariner's compass rose.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many compass points are in one degree?
1 ° = 0.0888889 pt exactly.
How do I convert degrees to compass points?
Use pt = ° × 0.08888888889. For example, 25 ° = 2.22222 pt.
How many degrees are in one compass point?
1 pt = 11.25 °.
Why does my calculator give a strange answer for sine?
It is probably set to radians (RAD) while you are entering degrees. The sine of 30 degrees is 0.5, but the sine of 30 radians is about -0.988, so switch to DEG first.
What is the difference between MOA and MIL on a rifle scope?
MOA is an arcminute, 1/60 of a degree, while a MIL is a milliradian, about 3.438 MOA. At 100 meters a 0.1 MIL click moves impact 1 cm, and 1 MOA moves it about 2.9 cm.