Milliradians to Degrees Converter (mrad to °)
Convert milliradians to degrees (mrad to °). See results in degrees, MOA, NATO mils, and size at 100 yards. Essential for interpreting scope adjustments, ballistic data, and military applications.
ANGLE IN DEGREES
0.057296°
MOA
3.44
NATO MILS
1.02
@ 100 YD
3.60"
RADIANS
0.001000
Milliradians to Degrees — Quick Reference
| mrad | Degrees | MOA | @ 100yd | Shooting Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mrad | 0.0057° | 0.34 | 0.4" | 1 scope click (0.1 mrad) |
| 0.2 mrad | 0.0115° | 0.69 | 0.7" | 2 clicks |
| 0.5 mrad | 0.0286° | 1.72 | 1.8" | Small wind hold |
| 1 mrad | 0.0573° | 3.44 | 3.6" | Standard mil-dot spacing |
| 2 mrad | 0.1146° | 6.88 | 7.2" | 200yd zero offset |
| 3 mrad | 0.1719° | 10.31 | 10.8" | 300yd holdover |
| 5 mrad | 0.2865° | 17.19 | 18.0" | 500yd holdover |
| 10 mrad | 0.5730° | 34.38 | 36.0" | 1000yd holdover |
| 17.45 mrad | 0.9998° | 59.99 | 62.8" | = 1 degree |
| 50 mrad | 2.8648° | 171.89 | 180.0" | Wide angle |
How to Convert Milliradians to Degrees
Divide by 17.4533 (or multiply by 0.05730):
Example: 1 mrad (standard mil-dot)
= 1 ÷ 17.4533 = 0.05730°
Example: 0.1 mrad (one scope click)
= 0.1 ÷ 17.4533 = 0.00573°
Example: 17.4533 mrad (= 1 degree)
= 17.4533 ÷ 17.4533 = 1.0°
Practical tip: Most shooters don't convert to degrees — they work directly in mrad. But understanding the relationship helps when cross-referencing degree-based instruments (compasses, inclinometers) with scope adjustments.
mrad to Size at Distance
| mrad | @ 100 yd | @ 200 yd | @ 500 yd | @ 1000 yd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mrad | 0.36" | 0.72" | 1.80" | 3.60" |
| 0.2 mrad | 0.72" | 1.44" | 3.60" | 7.20" |
| 0.5 mrad | 1.80" | 3.60" | 9.00" | 18.0" |
| 1.0 mrad | 3.60" | 7.20" | 18.0" | 36.0" |
| 2.0 mrad | 7.20" | 14.4" | 36.0" | 72.0" |
| 5.0 mrad | 18.0" | 36.0" | 90.0" | 180" |
Rule of thumb: 1 mrad = 3.6 inches per 100 yards. Scales linearly — at 200 yards it's 7.2", at 300 yards it's 10.8", etc.
Scope Turret Click Guide
| Clicks (0.1 mrad) | mrad | Degrees | @ 100yd | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 click | 0.1 | 0.00573° | 0.36" | Fine zero adjustment |
| 2 clicks | 0.2 | 0.01146° | 0.72" | Small wind correction |
| 5 clicks | 0.5 | 0.02865° | 1.80" | Moderate hold |
| 10 clicks | 1.0 | 0.05730° | 3.60" | 1 mil-dot holdover |
| 20 clicks | 2.0 | 0.11459° | 7.20" | 200yd elevation |
| 50 clicks | 5.0 | 0.28648° | 18.0" | 500yd elevation |
Interpreting Ballistic Software Output
| Software | Outputs In | To Get Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Ballistics | mrad or MOA | ÷ 17.4533 |
| Strelok Pro | mrad, MOA, clicks | ÷ 17.4533 |
| Kestrel 5700 Elite | mrad or MOA | ÷ 17.4533 |
| Hornady 4DOF | mrad or MOA | ÷ 17.4533 |
| JBM Ballistics | mrad, MOA, inches | ÷ 17.4533 |
.308 Win & 6.5 Creedmoor Holdover (mrad → degrees)
| Range | .308 Win (mrad) | .308 (degrees) | 6.5 CM (mrad) | 6.5 CM (degrees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 yd | 0.5 mrad | 0.029° | 0.4 mrad | 0.023° |
| 400 yd | 2.3 mrad | 0.132° | 1.8 mrad | 0.103° |
| 600 yd | 4.8 mrad | 0.275° | 3.7 mrad | 0.212° |
| 800 yd | 8.2 mrad | 0.470° | 6.1 mrad | 0.350° |
| 1000 yd | 12.8 mrad | 0.733° | 9.0 mrad | 0.516° |
Note: Values are approximate for 100-yard zero. Actual holdover depends on altitude, temperature, and specific load. Always verify with your ballistic solver.
What Is a Milliradian (mrad)?
A milliradian (mrad) = 1/1000 of a radian = 0.05730°. At 100 yards, 1 mrad subtends 3.6 inches. Used by US military snipers, PRS competitors, and tactical shooters for precision adjustments. Most modern mil-dot scopes use 0.1 mrad clicks.
What Is a Degree (°)?
A degree = 1/360 of a full rotation. While degrees are universal for everyday angles, they're too coarse for shooting — 1° = 62.8 inches at 100 yards. That's why milliradians and MOA exist: they subdivide the degree into practical shooting increments.