Radian to Point (Compass) Converter
Convert Radian (rad) to Point (Compass) (pt) instantly. 1 rad = 5.092958 pt.
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1 rad = 5.092958 pt
Formula:
pt = rad × 5.0929581789With your value: 1 rad = 5.09295818 pt
Other Radian to Point (Compass) conversions
Radian to Point (Compass) Conversion Table
| Radian (rad) | Point (Compass) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.546479 |
| 1 | 5.092958 |
| 2 | 10.185916 |
| 5 | 25.464791 |
| 10 | 50.929582 |
| 15 | 76.394373 |
| 20 | 101.859164 |
| 25 | 127.323954 |
| 50 | 254.647909 |
| 100 | 509.295818 |
| 250 | 1,273.239545 |
| 500 | 2,546.479089 |
| 1000 | 5,092.958179 |
Point (Compass) to Radian Conversion Table
| Point (Compass) (pt) | Radian (rad) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.098175 |
| 1 | 0.19635 |
| 2 | 0.392699 |
| 5 | 0.981748 |
| 10 | 1.963495 |
| 15 | 2.945243 |
| 20 | 3.926991 |
| 25 | 4.908739 |
| 50 | 9.817477 |
| 100 | 19.634954 |
| 250 | 49.087385 |
| 500 | 98.17477 |
| 1000 | 196.349541 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Radian (rad)
Angle
The radian is the coherent SI unit of plane angle; the degree is exactly π/180 rad and is accepted for use with the SI.
Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Point (Compass) (pt)
Angle
The DTP/PostScript point is exactly 1/72 inch (0.352 777… mm).
Historic Didot and American printer’s points differ and are not interchangeable.
Source: PostScript Language Reference; CSS Values and Units Module Level 4 (absolute lengths)
Adobe Systems / W3C · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Radian to Point (Compass)
To convert from Radian (rad) to Point (Compass) (pt), multiply the value by 5.0929581789.
Formula: pt = rad × 5.0929581789
Reverse: rad = pt × 0.1963495408
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Radian. For example: 5 rad
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 5.0929581789
- The result is: 25.464791 pt
About Radian
The radian is the SI unit of angular measurement. One radian equals approximately 57.296 degrees.
Fun Fact: A full circle contains exactly 2π radians.
Common uses: mathematics, physics, engineering.
About Point (Compass)
The point (compass) (pt) is a unit of plane angle. One point (compass) equals 11.25 radians. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other angle unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: angle calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Point (Compass) are in 1 Radian?
There are exactly 5.0929581789 Point (Compass) in 1 Radian. This means the conversion factor from Radian to Point (Compass) is 5.0929581789.
What is the formula to convert Radian to Point (Compass)?
The formula to convert Radian to Point (Compass) is: pt = rad × 5.0929581789. For example, to convert 10 Radian to Point (Compass), you would multiply 10 by 5.0929581789.
What is a Radian?
The radian is the SI unit of angular measurement. One radian equals approximately 57.296 degrees.
What is a Point (Compass)?
The point (compass) (pt) is a unit of plane angle. One point (compass) equals 11.25 radians. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other angle unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Radian?
The Radian is commonly used in mathematics, physics, engineering.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Radian to Point (Compass) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/radian-to-point