Radians to Degrees Converter

1 rad = 57.2957795131 °. Type any value below for the exact degrees figure.

rad
57.2957795131°

1 rad = 57.2957795131 °

Conversion summary

1 rad = 57.2957795131 °

Formula
Degree = Radian × 57.2957795131
Category
Angle
Units
rad → °

1 rad in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

How do you convert radians to degrees?

To convert radians to degrees, multiply the number of radians by 57.2957795131. 1 rad = 57.2958 °.

Conversion formula

Degree = Radian × 57.2957795131

Radians to degrees conversion table

Radians (rad)Degrees (°)
0.5236 rad30.0001 °
0.7854 rad45.0001 °
1.0472 rad60.0001 °
1.5708 rad90.0002 °
3.1416 rad180 °
4.7124 rad270.001 °
6.2832 rad360.001 °

What is Radian?

The radian is the SI unit of angle, defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius.

Short history of Radian

Proposed in 1873 by Scottish physicist James Thomson, it was adopted as the SI angle unit for its natural fit in mathematical calculations.

Open the Radian unit guide

What is Degree?

The degree is the most common practical angle unit, dividing a full circle into 360 equal parts.

Short history of Degree

Its origin traces to ancient Babylonian base-60 mathematics; 360's many divisors made it practical for everyday use.

Open the Degree unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Radian in Degree?

1 rad = 57.2957795131 °.

How do you convert Radian to Degree?

To convert radians to degrees, multiply the number of radians by 57.2957795131. 1 rad = 57.2958 °.

Frequently asked questions

How many degrees are in 1 radian?

1 rad = 57.2958 °.

How do you convert radians to degrees?

To convert radians to degrees, multiply the number of radians by 57.2957795131. 1 rad = 57.2958 °.

How many radians are in 1 degree?

1 ° = 0.0174533 rad.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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