Compass Bearing Converter — Formula

## Compass Bearings

### Cardinal Directions and Degrees

| Bearing | Direction |
|---|---|
| 0° (360°) | North (N) |
| 45° | Northeast (NE) |
| 90° | East (E) |
| 135° | Southeast (SE) |
| 180° | South (S) |
| 225° | Southwest (SW) |
| 270° | West (W) |
| 315° | Northwest (NW) |

Bearings are measured clockwise from true North. Output values: 1=N, 2=NE, 3=E, 4=SE, 5=S, 6=SW, 7=W, 8=NW.

Esempio Risolto

Convert 135° bearing.

  1. 135° falls between 112.5° and 157.5°
  2. Direction: Southeast (SE)
  3. NATO mils = 135 x 17.78 = 2,400 mils