Grad to Sign Conversion

Convert between Grad and Sign quickly and accurately.

From Grad

To Sign

sign

How to Convert Grad to Sign

Conversion Formula

1 ^g = 0.03 sign

1 sign = 33.333 ^g

Example

Convert 15 ^g to sign:

15 ^g = 15 × 0.03 sign = 0.45 sign

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

Sign

sign

Definition

Sign is a unit of angle measurement equal to 30 degrees. It is used in astrology and astronomy to divide the zodiac into 12 equal parts.

History/Origin

The sign was developed in ancient astrology to divide the zodiac into 12 equal parts, each representing one astrological sign.

Current Use

Signs are used in astrology, astronomy, and some historical astronomical calculations.

Multiplier

Offset