Question 1

How do mils relate to milliradians?

Accepted Answer

A true milliradian is 1/1000 of a radian. Military mils are close approximations (NATO: 6400/circle).

Question 2

How do I convert mils to radians?

Accepted Answer

Divide by 1000 for true milliradians, or by 1018.6 for NATO mils.

Question 3

What's the difference between degrees and radians?

Accepted Answer

Degrees divide a circle into 360 parts (historical, from Babylonians). Radians use the mathematical relationship where 2π radians = 360°, making calculus simpler.

Question 4

When should I use radians vs degrees?

Accepted Answer

Use degrees for everyday angles and navigation. Use radians for mathematics, physics, and programming where trigonometric functions expect radian input.

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