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Angle converter

Convert degrees, radians, gradians and turns.

Result
0.017453 radian (rad)
Equivalence1 degree (°) = 0.017453 radian (rad)

How the calculation works

Angles can be measured in different units; the most common is the degree (°), but trigonometry and physics use the radian.

Equivalences

  • A full turn = 360° = 2π radians = 400 gradians
  • 180° = π rad  ·  90° = π/2 rad
  • 1 rad ≈ 57.2958°

Degree ↔ radian

rad = degrees × π / 180  and  degrees = rad × 180 / π

Step-by-step example

90° in radians: 90 × π/180 = π/2 ≈ 1.571 rad.

Examples

  • 180° = π ≈ 3.1416 rad.
  • 45° = π/4 ≈ 0.785 rad.

Frequently asked questions

How many degrees is 1 radian?

≈ 57.30°. A full turn (360°) is 2π ≈ 6.283 radians.

When to use radians instead of degrees?

In calculus, physics and programming, where formulas assume radians (e.g. most sin() functions).

What is a gradian?

A unit where a full turn is 400 gradians (a right angle = 100). Used in surveying.

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Updated on June 17, 2026 · by Rafael Rossi · Methodology & sources