Grad to Quadrant Conversion

Convert between Grad and Quadrant quickly and accurately.

From Grad

To Quadrant

quadrant

How to Convert Grad to Quadrant

Conversion Formula

1 ^g = 0.01 quadrant

1 quadrant = 100 ^g

Example

Convert 15 ^g to quadrant:

15 ^g = 15 × 0.01 quadrant = 0.15 quadrant

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Grad

Definition

Grad (also called gon) is a unit of angle measurement where a full circle is divided into 400 grads instead of 360 degrees. One grad equals 0.9 degrees.

History/Origin

The grad was introduced in France during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. It was designed to provide a decimal-based angular measurement system.

Current Use

Grads are used in surveying, some engineering applications, and in countries that adopted the metric system for angular measurements.

Multiplier

0.9

Offset

Quadrant

quadrant

Definition

Quadrant is a unit of angle measurement equal to 90 degrees or one-quarter of a full circle. It represents a right angle.

History/Origin

The quadrant was used in ancient astronomy and navigation instruments. It represents one-quarter of a circle.

Current Use

Quadrants are used in geometry, navigation, coordinate systems, and astronomical measurements.

Multiplier

Offset