Revolution to Mil Converter
Convert Revolutions to Military Mils (NATO)
6,400 mils
About Revolution to Mil Conversion
Formula
To convert from revolutions to mils, use this formula:
Mils = Revolutions × 6,400
What is a Revolution?
A revolution (abbreviated as 'r' or 'rev') is one complete rotation around a circle, equal to 360 degrees. It's commonly used in engineering and physics to measure rotational motion.
What is a Mil?
A mil is a military unit of angular measurement used by NATO forces. One circle contains 6,400 mils, making it useful for artillery and military applications. This is slightly different from a true milliradian (which has 6,283.185... mils per circle).
Quick Facts
- 1 revolution = 6,400 mils
- NATO standardized the mil for military use
- Mils are used in artillery sighting and navigation
- The mil system simplifies angular calculations in the field