Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
Radians to Degrees Converter
1 rad ≈ 57.2957795131 °. Enter a value to convert rad to °, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
AngleInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 1 ÷ 0.017453292519943295. 1 rad ≈ 57.2958 °
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Common examples
One value, several units
Degrees57.2958 °
Gradians63.662 gon
Turns0.1592 turn
Arcminutes3,437.7468 ′
Arcseconds206,264.8062 ″
Conversion table
| rad | ° |
|---|---|
| 1 rad | 57.2958 ° |
| 2 rad | 114.5916 ° |
| 5 rad | 286.4789 ° |
| 10 rad | 572.9578 ° |
| 25 rad | 1,432.3945 ° |
| 50 rad | 2,864.789 ° |
| 100 rad | 5,729.578 ° |
Conversion chart
1 rad57.2958 °
5 rad286.4789 °
10 rad572.9578 °
25 rad1,432.3945 °
50 rad2,864.789 °
Worked example
1 rad ≈ 57.2957795131 °. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
Radians (rad) One radians equals 1 radian.
Unit history
Radians is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert rad to radian.
3. Convert the base value to ° and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Radians to Degrees converts a value measured in Radians (rad) into the equivalent value in Degrees (°). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 1 ÷ 0.017453292519943295
Assumptions
- Radians and Degrees represent the same angle quantity.
- The input is expressed in rad; the output is expressed in °.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 rad ≈ 57.2957795131 °. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a rad measurement in a document that expects °.
- Compare a radians value with a value reported in degrees.
- Check the rad to ° arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not confuse rad with another unit that has a similar name or symbol.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Radians to Degrees?
result = input × 1 ÷ 0.017453292519943295. Input is in rad; result is in °. 1 rad ≈ 57.2957795131 °. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 rad in °?
1 rad ≈ 57.2957795131 °. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the rad to ° conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts ° back to rad.
Is the Radians to Degrees result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.