Bearing Converter Degrees ↔ Directions

Convert azimuth in degrees to compass directions (up to 32-point) and back. Works great on mobile.

Degrees → Direction

Degrees (0–360)

Precision

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Enter degrees and tap Convert

Direction → Degrees

Direction (abbr or name)

Precision

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Enter a direction and tap Convert

Lookup Table

Quick reference for the selected precision. Tap a label to fill the converter.

Label	Center (°)	Range (°)

Center = midpoint of that label's sector. Range = degrees that round to it.

How this Bearing Converter helps

Degrees to words instantly. Type any azimuth — say 247.5° — and get a clear direction like WSW (west-southwest). Perfect when a GPS or drone app gives degrees but you think in N/NE/E…
Pick your precision. Classic 4-point (N/E/S/W), 8-point (adds NE/SE/SW/NW), the common 16-point set (NNE, ENE, etc.), or full 32-point for "north by east" style labels.
Works both ways. Convert "WSW" or "west-southwest" back to degrees. See the center angle plus the range that rounds to that label.
Built for mobile. Touch-friendly inputs and copy buttons make sharing a heading easy.
Pairs with 123Compass. Use 123Compass to read your live heading, then drop the number here to translate it.

Key terms without the jargon

Azimuth (°): An angle measured clockwise from North. 0°/360° = North, 90° = East, 180° = South, 270° = West.

Cardinal directions: N, E, S, W. Intercardinal adds NE/SE/SW/NW. Secondary intercardinals (NNE, ENE) give 16 total; "by" points make 32.

Heading vs. bearing: Heading is where your device points. Bearing is direction from you to a target. They match only when you're aimed right at it.

Common conversions

73° → ENE (east-northeast) · WSW → 247.5° · 0°/360° → N · 90° → E · 180° → S · 270° → W · NNW → 337.5°

Real-world uses

Hiking & orienteering — "Walk ENE to the ridge" is easier to remember than decimals. Boating & fishing — Sharing a course as "SSW" avoids mishearing over radio. Drones & photography — Convert azimuth output to plain-language directions. Weather & wind — "Wind from the NW" makes instant sense.

Note: The converter snaps to the nearest label for the chosen precision. For quadrant bearings like N30°E, use 16- or 32-point mode or describe the angle directly.