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### Angular Metrology & ISO 80000-2 Standards The radian is the SI derived unit of plane angle, defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of.

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Converted Angle
180
Decimal Degrees (°)
180
°
Radians (rad)
3.1416
rad
DMS Format (Deg° Min' Sec'')
180° 00' 0.00"
Exact π Multiplier
π rad
Gradians (grad / gon)
200
grad
Revolutions (turns)
0.5
rev
Trigonometric & Geometry Summary
Trigonometry & Geometry (π (180°)): 3.1416 rad = 180.000 degrees (°) (180° 00' 0.00" / π rad / 3.1416 rad / 180.00° / 200.00 grad / 0.5000 rev). Functions: sin(θ) = 0.0000, cos(θ) = -1.0000. Rule: 180° = π rad.
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📐 Formula

Conversion factors (to SI base unit or reference unit):
rad: 1.0
deg: 30.0

💡 Practical Example

A right angle of $\frac{\pi}{2}$ radians ($1.5708\text{ rad}$) converts to exactly $90.000^\circ$ on a protractor (or $100.0\text{ gradians}$).

📖 About Radians to Degrees

Angular Metrology & ISO 80000-2 Standards

The radian is the SI derived unit of plane angle, defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle:

  • $1\text{ Radian (rad)}$: $\equiv \frac{180}{\pi}^\circ \approx 57.2957795^\circ = 57^\circ 17' 44.81'' = 63.662\text{ grad} = 0.159155\text{ rev}$
  • $1^\circ\text{ (Degree)}$: $\equiv \frac{\pi}{180}\text{ rad} \approx 0.01745329\text{ rad} = 1.111\text{ grad} = \frac{1}{360}\text{ rev}$

Primary Unit Circle Angle Equivalents

  • $\frac{\pi}{6}\text{ rad}$: $\equiv 30.0^\circ = 33.33\text{ grad} = \frac{1}{12}\text{ rev} \quad$
  • $\frac{\pi}{4}\text{ rad}$: $\equiv 45.0^\circ = 50.00\text{ grad} = \frac{1}{8}\text{ rev} \quad$
  • $\frac{\pi}{3}\text{ rad}$: $\equiv 60.0^\circ = 66.67\text{ grad} = \frac{1}{6}\text{ rev} \quad$
  • $\frac{\pi}{2}\text{ rad}$: $\equiv 90.0^\circ = 100.00\text{ grad} = \frac{1}{4}\text{ rev} \quad$
  • $\pi\text{ rad}$: $\equiv 180.0^\circ = 200.00\text{ grad} = \frac{1}{2}\text{ rev} \quad$
  • $\frac{3\pi}{2}\text{ rad}$: $\equiv 270.0^\circ = 300.00\text{ grad} = \frac{3}{4}\text{ rev}$
  • $2\pi\text{ rad}$: $\equiv 360.0^\circ = 400.00\text{ grad} = 1.00\text{ rev}$

Equations

  • $\text{Degrees} = \text{Radians} \times \frac{180}{\pi}$
  • $\text{Radians} = \text{Degrees} \times \frac{\pi}{180}$

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80000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many degrees is 1 radian?

1 radian equals approximately 57.2958 degrees (57° 17' 45").

How many degrees is π radians?

π radians equals exactly 180 degrees (a straight angle).

What is the formula to convert radians to degrees?

Multiply the radian value by 180 and divide by π.

How many degrees is π/2 radians?

π/2 radians equals exactly 90 degrees (a right angle).

How do you convert degrees to DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds)?

Take the whole number as degrees, multiply the decimal remainder by 60 for minutes, and multiply the remaining decimal by 60 for seconds.

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