0.01 Radians to Milliradians

0.01 rad = 10 mrad

Calculation: mrad = 0.01 rad × 1000 = 10 mrad

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How wide is 0.01 rad?

0.01 radian (0.573 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

What does 0.01 rad look like?

Illustration of a telescope crosshair reticle
0.01 radian (0.573 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

How to Convert Radian to Milliradian

1 radian = 1000 milliradians

Milliradian = Radian × 1000

Example: 0.01 rad × 1000 = 10 mrad

Reverse Conversion

To convert milliradians back to radians:

  • Remember, 1 milliradian equals 0.001 radians.
  • To convert 10 mrad to rad, multiply 10 x 0.001, resulting in 0.01 rad.

0.01 rad is also equal to:

About these units

Radian: The radian (rad) is the SI derived unit of plane angle. It is defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius.Although mathematically dimensionless, th...

Milliradian: The milliradian (mrad) is one thousandth of a radian.It is widely used in ballistics, laser alignment, optical engineering, and instrumentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 0.01 radians in milliradians?

0.01 radians equals 10 milliradians. This is calculated by multiplying 0.01 by the conversion factor 1000.

What does 0.01 radians look like in milliradians?

0.01 radians (10 milliradians) is a very small angle, less than 6 degrees — common in small-angle approximations in physics.

How do you calculate 0.01 radians to milliradians?

Multiply 0.01 by the conversion factor 1000. The calculation is 0.01 × 1000 = 10 milliradians. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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0.01 radians = 10 milliradians
0.01 radians = 10 milliradians — conversion chart

For general conversions between radians and milliradians, see the radians to milliradians converter.

Conversion factors verified against BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 turn = 2π rad = 360° (exact, ISO 80000-3). Last reviewed: March 2026
Tiago Fernandes Reviewed by Tiago Fernandes

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