Convert Compass Point to Milliarcsecond
Convert points to milliarcseconds by entering a value below.
How to Convert Points to Milliarcseconds
The compass point and milliarcsecond are both units of angle. 1 compass point equals 40499967.6 milliarcseconds. This means to convert points to milliarcseconds, you multiply by 40499967.6.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 point to milliarcseconds:
We need to convert points to milliarcseconds
Since 1 point = 40499967.6 mas, multiply by 40499967.6
5 × 40499967.6 = 202499838
5 point = 202499838 mas
Compass Point to Milliarcsecond Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common compass point to milliarcsecond conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Points (point) | Milliarcseconds (mas) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 point | 4049996.76 mas |
| 0.5 point | 20249983.8 mas |
| 1 point | 40499967.6 mas |
| 2 point | 80999935.2 mas |
| 5 point | 202499838 mas |
| 10 point | 404999676 mas |
| 25 point | 1012499190 mas |
| 50 point | 2024998380 mas |
| 100 point | 4049996760 mas |
About These Units
Compass Point (point)
A compass point is 1/32 of a circle or 11.25°. The 32-point compass includes cardinal (N, E, S, W), intercardinal (NE, SE, SW, NW), and secondary-intercardinal points. Traditional maritime navigation uses compass points. "Boxing the compass" means naming all 32 points in order.
Milliarcsecond (mas)
A milliarcsecond (mas) is 1/1000 of an arcsecond. Milliarcseconds measure stellar parallax (nearest star: 768 mas), proper motion, and high-precision astrometry. The Gaia satellite measures positions to ~0.02 mas accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert points to milliarcseconds?
To convert points to milliarcseconds, multiply the value by 40499967.6. For example, 10 point = 404999676 mas.
How many milliarcseconds are in 1 compass point?
1 compass point equals 40499967.6 milliarcseconds.
What is the formula for points to milliarcseconds?
The formula is: mas = point × 40499967.6.