Radians to Degrees Converter
Convert rad to ° instantly — and see every other angle unit at once.
1 rad=57.2958 °
1 rad in every unit
Degrees
57.2958°
Radiansfrom
1rad
Gradians
63.662grad
Arcminutes
3,437.75′
Arcseconds
206,264.81″
Turns
0.159155turn
Milliradians
1,000mrad
Common Radians to Degrees conversions
| Radians (rad) | Degrees (°) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 rad | 28.64789 ° |
| 1 rad | 57.29578 ° |
| 1.5708 rad | 90.00021 ° |
| 2 rad | 114.59156 ° |
| 3.1416 rad | 180.00042 ° |
| 4 rad | 229.18312 ° |
| 5 rad | 286.4789 ° |
| 6.2832 rad | 360.00084 ° |
The formula
Radians are the SI angle unit — a full circle is 2π rad, the natural unit for trigonometry and calculus.
Degrees divide a full circle into 360 parts — used in navigation, geometry, and everyday angles.
Worked examples
3.1416 rad→180 °— π radians
Apply rad × 180/π with input = 3.1416. Result: 180 °.
1.5708 rad→90 °— π/2 (right angle)
Apply rad × 180/π with input = 1.5708. Result: 90 °.
1 rad→57.296 °— 1 radian
Apply rad × 180/π with input = 1. Result: 57.296 °.
6.2832 rad→360 °— 2π (full turn)
Apply rad × 180/π with input = 6.2832. Result: 360 °.
FAQ
How do I convert Radians to Degrees?
Use the formula: ° = rad × 180/π. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Radians used?
Radians are the SI angle unit — a full circle is 2π rad, the natural unit for trigonometry and calculus.
Where are Degrees used?
Degrees divide a full circle into 360 parts — used in navigation, geometry, and everyday angles.
How do I convert Degrees back to Radians?
Use the Degrees to Radians converter.