Convert Milliradian to Gradian
1 mrad = 0.06366197724 gon
About Converting Milliradian (mrad) to Gradian (gon)
One mrad equals 0.06366197724 gon. This converter allows you to easily convert between Milliradian and Gradian in real time.
Formula
mrad × 0.06366197724 = gon
Example: 1 mrad = 0.06366197724 gon
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.
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.