Convert radians to degrees
1 radian equals 57.29578 degrees. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Multiply the number of radians by 57.2957795131 to get degrees. How this is calculated
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Formula
Multiply the number of radians by 57.2957795131 to get degrees.
Step by step
- Start with 1 rad.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 57.2957795131.
- 1 × 57.2957795131 = 57.29578 °.
Radians to Degrees conversion table
| Radians (rad) | Degrees (°) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57.29578 |
| 5 | 286.4789 |
| 10 | 572.9578 |
| 30 | 1,718.8734 |
| 45 | 2,578.3101 |
| 60 | 3,437.7468 |
| 90 | 5,156.6202 |
| 180 | 10,313.24 |
| 360 | 20,626.481 |
Convert Radian to other angle units
1 rad expressed in every other angle unit on this site.
- Radian rad 1
- Degree ° 57.29578
- Gradian grad 63.661977
- Milliradian mrad 1,000
- Microradian µrad 1,000,000
- Arcminute ′ 3,437.7468
- Arcsecond ″ 206,264.81
- Milliarcsecond mas 206,264,810
- Revolution rev 0.15915494
- Right Angle ∟ 0.63661977
- Sextant sextant 0.95492966
- Sign sign 1.9098593
- Octant octant 1.2732395
- Point (compass) pt 5.0929582
- Mil (NATO) mil 1,018.5916
- Mil (Soviet) mil (SU) 954.92966
- Mil (Sweden) streck 1,002.6761
- Binary Degree brad 40.743665
About the radian
The radian (rad) is a SI unit of angle. The angle subtending an arc equal in length to the radius.
About the degree
The degree (°) is a Other unit of angle.
Where this conversion is used
Converting radians to degrees comes up when geometry, navigation, engineering drawings, and programming.
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Frequently asked questions
How many degrees are in a radian?
One radian equals 57.29578 degrees.
How do you convert radians to degrees?
Multiply the number of radians by 57.2957795131 to get degrees.
What is 1 degree in radians?
One degree equals 0.017453293 radians.
When would I convert radians to degrees?
This conversion is common when geometry, navigation, engineering drawings, and programming.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.