Convert Gradian to Milliradian

One gon equals 15.70796327 mrad. This converter allows you to easily convert between Gradian and Milliradian in real time.

Formula

gon × 15.70796327 = mrad

Example: 1 gon = 15.70796327 mrad

What is Gradian?

The gradian, also called the gon, was introduced during the French Revolution alongside the metric system. It divides a right angle into 100 gradians, making a full circle 400 gradians. This unit is primarily used in surveying, especially in France and Germany, where survey instruments may be graduated in gradians. The advantage is that a right angle is exactly 100, simplifying slope calculations. One gradian equals 0.9 degrees.

What is Milliradian?

The milliradian is one-thousandth of a radian, approximately 0.0573 degrees. It is widely used in military and shooting applications, where NATO standard scopes use milliradians for angular measurement. One mrad subtends approximately one meter at a distance of 1,000 meters, making range estimation intuitive. Laser beam divergence and optical aberrations are also often specified in milliradians.