Compass Deviation Calculator

Convert between compass course and true course by applying magnetic variation and compass deviation, following standard "compass best, error west" navigation rules.

🧭 Compass Deviation Calculator

Conversion Direction

Course (°)

Variation

Variation Dir.

Deviation

Deviation Dir.

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