Centimeters per 360 degrees (/360) is a metric used to quantify the distance the in-game crosshair travels on a screen for every full rotation of the input device, typically a mouse. This measure reflects the mouse sensitivity setting translated into a real-world, spatial relationship. For example, a lower value indicates that the crosshair moves a smaller distance across the screen for each 360-degree rotation of the mouse, requiring more physical mouse movement to achieve a complete in-game rotation.
This particular measurement is valuable because it allows players to standardize their mouse sensitivity across different games, resolutions, and aspect ratios. By finding a comfortable and consistent value, individuals can maintain muscle memory and improve aiming proficiency. Historically, players relied on trial-and-error to adjust their sensitivity. The advent of tools and methods to accurately determine this value provides a more precise and repeatable way to optimize their in-game settings. Consistency in this setting translates to predictable cursor behavior, which helps enhance precision and reduces the learning curve when transitioning between different games.