Quadrant to Grad Conversion

Convert between Quadrant and Grad quickly and accurately.

From Quadrant

quadrant

To Grad

How to Convert Quadrant to Grad

Conversion Formula

1 quadrant = 100 ^g

1 ^g = 0.01 quadrant

Example

Convert 15 quadrant to ^g:

15 quadrant = 15 × 100 ^g = 1500 ^g

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

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

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