Convert mil to radian
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil] to radian [rad], or Convert radian to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Radian
1 mil = 0.000981747704248221 rad
Example: convert 15 mil to rad:
15 mil = 15 × 0.000981747704248221 rad = 0.0147262155637233 rad
Mil to Radian Conversion Table
| mil | radian |
|---|
Mil
A mil is a unit of angular measurement equal to one thousandth of a radian, used primarily in military and engineering contexts to measure small angles.
History/Origin
The mil originated from military applications, particularly in artillery and targeting, where precise small-angle measurements are necessary. It has been adopted in various fields for its convenience in measuring small angles and distances.
Current Use
Today, the mil is used in military artillery, surveying, and engineering to measure small angles accurately. It is also employed in some countries' military and technical standards for precision measurements.
Radian
A radian is the standard unit of angular measure in mathematics, defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the circle's radius.
History/Origin
The radian was introduced in the 19th century as a natural unit of angular measurement based on the properties of circles, providing a more mathematically convenient measure than degrees.
Current Use
Radians are widely used in mathematics, physics, and engineering for calculations involving angles, trigonometry, and periodic functions, serving as the standard angular unit in many scientific contexts.