Convert degrees to points or points to degrees with optional degrees or radians input for a quick two-way angle conversion in seconds.
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Degree Points Formula
Variables:
- P is the Degree Points (points)
- D is the total degrees
For the 32-point compass scale, multiply degrees by 32/360, or divide by 11.25. One compass point is exactly 11.25 degrees.
| Degrees (°) | Points (pts) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.089 |
| 2 | 0.178 |
| 5 | 0.444 |
| 7.5 | 0.667 |
| 10 | 0.889 |
| 15 | 1.333 |
| 20 | 1.778 |
| 22.5 | 2.000 |
| 30 | 2.667 |
| 36 | 3.200 |
| 45 | 4.000 |
| 60 | 5.333 |
| 75 | 6.667 |
| 90 | 8.000 |
| 120 | 10.667 |
| 135 | 12.000 |
| 180 | 16.000 |
| 225 | 20.000 |
| 270 | 24.000 |
| 360 | 32.000 |
| Formula: compassPoints = degrees × 32/360. One compass point = 11.25°. | |
How to Calculate Degree Points?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Degree Points.
- First, determine the total degrees.
- Next, gather the formula from above = P = D * (32 / 360).
- Finally, calculate the Degree Points.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
total degrees = 30. Compass points = 30 × 32/360 ≈ 2.6667 points.
FAQs
What are Degree Points used for?
This calculator uses compass-angle points: 32 points form one full turn. They describe angular spacing in navigation; they are not typographic points or a general-purpose surveying unit.
How do you convert Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds to Decimal Degrees?
To convert Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds to Decimal Degrees, you can use the formula: Decimal Degrees = Degrees + (Minutes/60) + (Seconds/3600). This conversion is crucial for simplifying calculations and data processing.
Can the Degree Points formula be used for negative degrees?
Yes, the Degree Points formula can be applied to negative degrees, which might represent angles or directions opposite to those indicated by positive degrees, such as in geographical coordinates or certain mathematical contexts.
Is there a limit to the total degrees that can be input into the Degree Points Calculator?
Signed angles and multiple turns are retained. Inputs and converted results must be finite and representable; the calculator does not automatically normalize directions.
