Sign to Grad Conversion

Convert between Sign and Grad quickly and accurately.

From Sign

sign

To Grad

How to Convert Sign to Grad

Conversion Formula

1 sign = 33.333 ^g

1 ^g = 0.03 sign

Example

Convert 15 sign to ^g:

15 sign = 15 × 33.333 ^g = 500 ^g

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

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

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