Degrees to Radians
1 ° ≈ 0.01745 rad. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
rad = ° × (0.0174532925199433) × (1)1 ° ≈ 0.0174533 rad
degree (°)
Degree is a unit of plane angle: 1 ° = π/180 rad.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
radian (rad)
A radian is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc as long as the radius; an arc of 1 meter on a circle of radius 1 meter subtends 1 radian.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
Conversion table
| ° | rad |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.0174533 | |
| ≈ 0.0349066 | |
| ≈ 0.0872665 | |
| ≈ 0.174533 | |
| ≈ 0.261799 | |
| ≈ 0.349066 | |
| ≈ 0.436332 | |
| ≈ 0.523599 | |
| ≈ 0.698132 | |
| ≈ 0.785398 |
| ° | rad |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.872665 | |
| ≈ 1.0472 | |
| ≈ 1.22173 | |
| ≈ 1.39626 | |
| ≈ 1.5708 | |
| ≈ 1.74533 | |
| ≈ 2.61799 | |
| ≈ 2.79253 | |
| ≈ 2.96706 | |
| ≈ 3.14159 |
Frequently asked questions
How many radians are in 1 degree?
1 ° ≈ 0.01745 rad. rad = ° × (0.0174532925199433) × (1)
How do I convert ° to rad?
rad = ° × (0.0174532925199433) × (1)
Is 1 degree bigger than 1 radian?
1 ° ≈ 0.01745 rad.
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