Degrees / Radians Converter
Convert angle measurements between degrees, radians, and gradians.
How to Use
- Select the starting unit you want to convert from.
- Select the target unit you want to convert to.
- Enter the value of the angle.
- Click 'Convert' to get the equivalent measurement.
About Angle Measurements
Angles are typically measured in degrees or radians depending on the context of the mathematical problem or application.
Degrees
A degree is a measurement of a plane angle in which one full rotation is 360 degrees. It's the most common unit for general geometry and navigation.
Radians
A radian is the standard unit of angular measure used in mathematics, particularly calculus. One full circle equals 2π radians. The radian measure is the ratio of arc length to radius.
Conversion Formulas
- Degrees to Radians: Rad = Deg × (π / 180)
- Radians to Degrees: Deg = Rad × (180 / π)
- Gradians: One full rotation is 400 gradians.
Applications
- Trigonometry and Calculus functions inherently use radians.
- Physics engineering typically uses degrees.
- Software development and 3D graphics engines use radians.