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MOA Adjustment Calculator

This calculator turns a minute of angle value into the inches it covers downrange and the number of turret clicks needed to dial it. Enter the MOA, the target distance in yards and your scope's click value, and it uses true MOA of 1.047 inches at 100 yards so the numbers hold up at long range. It is handy for translating a group offset into a precise scope correction.

How to calculate MOA adjustment

  1. Type the MOA value you want to dial or measure into the MOA field.
  2. Set the target distance in yards using the Distance field.
  3. Pick your turret click value from the menu: 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 MOA.
  4. Read the inches at distance and the scope click count in the result cards.
  5. Use Copy inches to grab the downrange value for your dope card or notes.

Examples

2 MOA at 200 yards, quarter MOA turret

MOA 2, distance 200 yds, click value 1/4 MOA
4.188 in at the target, 8.00 clicks

1 MOA at 100 yards, quarter MOA turret

MOA 1, distance 100 yds, click value 1/4 MOA
1.047 in at the target, 4.00 clicks

3 MOA at 300 yards, half MOA turret

MOA 3, distance 300 yds, click value 1/2 MOA
9.423 in at the target, 6.00 clicks

Frequently asked questions

How many inches is one MOA at 100 yards?

One true minute of angle covers 1.047 inches at 100 yards. Many shooters round this to 1 inch, but this calculator uses the precise 1.047 value so the error does not stack up as distance grows.

How is the inches at distance figured?

Inches equals MOA times 1.047 times distance in yards divided by 100. For 2 MOA at 200 yards that is 2 x 1.047 x 2, which is 4.188 inches of movement at the target.

How many scope clicks do I need?

Clicks equal the MOA value divided by your turret click value. On a common quarter MOA turret, 2 MOA is 2 divided by 0.25, which is 8 clicks. Change the click value in the menu to match your scope.

What is the difference between true MOA and shooter MOA?

True MOA is 1.047 inches at 100 yards, the actual angular value. Shooter MOA, sometimes called inch MOA, rounds to exactly 1 inch at 100 yards. The gap widens with range, so this tool sticks with true MOA.

What click value should I use?

Read it off your turret. Most hunting and target scopes adjust in quarter MOA, so 1/4. Some precision turrets use 1/8 MOA for finer control, and some older or long range models use 1/2 MOA. Pick the one printed on your dial.

Does this work with a mil or MRAD scope?

No. This tool is built around minute of angle turrets. Mil based scopes use a different unit where one mil is 3.6 inches at 100 yards, so a MOA figure will not map to mil clicks correctly.

Can I use it for elevation and windage?

Yes. MOA is just an angle, so the same math applies whether you are dialing elevation to raise the point of impact or windage to move it sideways. Enter the correction you measured in either axis.

Why is the click count not a whole number sometimes?

The result is the exact division of MOA by click value, shown to two decimals. If it lands between clicks, such as 2.50 clicks, your turret cannot split a click, so round to the nearest whole click when you dial.

Is anything sent to a server?

No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so your distances and dope stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded or logged.

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