Convert Warsaw Pact Mils to Signs
Convert Warsaw Pact Mils (mil (WP)) to Signs (sign) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
sign = mil (WP) × 0.002
About Warsaw Pact Mils
The Warsaw Pact mil equals 1/6,000 of a full circle - π/3,000 rad ≈ 1.0472 mrad. The Soviet military adopted this system, dividing the circle into 6,000 parts instead of the NATO standard 6,400. A full circle = 6,000 WP mils; a right angle = 1,500 mils. Used by Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Finland, and other post-Soviet states. The 6.7% difference between WP and NATO mils (6,000 vs 6,400 per circle) can cause targeting errors of >1.5 m at 1,000 m if confused. 1 WP mil ≈ 1.0472 mrad = π/3,000 rad.
About Signs
An astrological sign equals 1/12 of a full circle - π/6 rad = exactly 30°. The zodiac divides the ecliptic into twelve 30° signs (Aries through Pisces), originating in Babylonian astronomy ~5th century BCE. Historical ecliptic longitude was expressed as sign + degrees: "Scorpio 12°" = 222°. The 30° spacing also appears in music theory: the circle of fifths has twelve equally spaced positions 30° apart, and the octave divides into 12 equal semitones. 1 sign = 30° = 1,800′ = π/6 rad = 533.3 NATO mils.
Quick Reference Table
| Warsaw Pact Mils (mil (WP)) | Signs (sign) |
|---|---|
| 1 mil (WP) | 0.002 sign |
| 2 mil (WP) | 0.004 sign |
| 5 mil (WP) | 0.01 sign |
| 10 mil (WP) | 0.02 sign |
| 25 mil (WP) | 0.05 sign |
| 50 mil (WP) | 0.1 sign |
| 100 mil (WP) | 0.2 sign |