Circle to Mil Converter (NATO)

Convert angles from circles to NATO mils with our free calculator

6,400

Formula: mils = circles × 6,400

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Understanding Circle to Mil Conversion

What is a NATO Mil?

A NATO mil is a unit of angular measurement used primarily in military applications. One circle equals exactly 6,400 NATO mils, making it slightly different from a true milliradian (which divides a circle into 6,283.185... parts).

Common Uses

NATO mils are widely used in:

  • Military artillery sighting systems
  • Tactical scope adjustments
  • Navigation and orientation
  • Field artillery calculations

Conversion Tips

For quick mental calculations, remember that:

  • 1 circle = 6,400 mils
  • ½ circle = 3,200 mils
  • ¼ circle = 1,600 mils
  • â…› circle = 800 mils