radian to degree
Live radian (rad) to degree (°) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from radian to degree. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| radian (rad) | → | degree (°) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 rad | → | 0.057296 ° |
| 0.01 rad | → | 0.572958 ° |
| 0.1 rad | → | 5.729578 ° |
| 0.5 rad | → | 28.64789 ° |
| 1 rad | → | 57.29578 ° |
| 2 rad | → | 114.591559 ° |
| 5 rad | → | 286.478898 ° |
| 10 rad | → | 572.957795 ° |
| 100 rad | → | 5,729.577951 ° |
| 1,000 rad | → | 57,295.779513 ° |
About the radian
The angle subtended by an arc equal to the radius. SI unit.
About the degree
1/360 of a full turn. Compass, latitude.
How radian to degree conversion works
Both units belong to Angle. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (rad), then expresses that same quantity in degree.
The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.
Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert radian to degree?
Multiply the radian value by 57.29578 to get it in degree. For example, 10 rad = 572.9578 °.
What is 1 rad in °?
1 rad = 57.29578 °.
What is 100 rad in °?
100 rad = 5,729.578 °.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 57.29578 (the unit factor ratio).
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