A "click" (or "klick") in military terminology refers to a distance of one kilometer, which is approximately 0.62 miles or 3,280.84 feet
. This term is used for brevity and clarity in communication, especially in military contexts. In contrast, in the context of rifle scopes and shooting, a "click" refers to one adjustment notch on the sight or scope turret, which moves the bullet's point of impact by a certain amount, commonly 1/4 inch at 100 yards, though this can vary depending on the specific optic
Summary:
- Military "click/klick" = 1 kilometer ≈ 0.62 miles ≈ 3,280.84 feet
- Rifle scope "click" = one adjustment increment on the scope, often 1/4 inch at 100 yards, used for zeroing and aiming adjustments
Thus, the distance represented by a "click" depends on the context: it is either a unit of distance (kilometer) in military navigation or a small angular adjustment in shooting optics.