How to convert radians to degrees
° = rad × 57.29577951
Example: 5 rad × 57.29577951 = 286.4788976 °
Radians to Degrees table
| Radians (rad) | Degrees (°) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 rad | 28.64789 ° |
| 1 rad | 57.29578 ° |
| 2 rad | 114.59156 ° |
| 3 rad | 171.88734 ° |
| 4 rad | 229.18312 ° |
| 5 rad | 286.4789 ° |
| 6 rad | 343.77468 ° |
| 7 rad | 401.07046 ° |
| 8 rad | 458.36624 ° |
| 9 rad | 515.66202 ° |
| 10 rad | 572.9578 ° |
| 15 rad | 859.43669 ° |
| 20 rad | 1,145.9156 ° |
| 25 rad | 1,432.3945 ° |
| 30 rad | 1,718.8734 ° |
| 40 rad | 2,291.8312 ° |
| 50 rad | 2,864.789 ° |
| 75 rad | 4,297.1835 ° |
| 100 rad | 5,729.578 ° |
| 250 rad | 14,323.945 ° |
| 500 rad | 28,647.89 ° |
| 1,000 rad | 57,295.78 ° |
About these units
Radians (rad): The radian is the SI unit of angle: the angle at which the arc length equals the radius. A full turn is 2π radians.
Degrees (°): A degree is 1/360 of a full turn.
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees are in 1 radian?
1 radian equals 57.29577951 degrees (°).
How do I convert rad to °?
Multiply the value in radians by 57.29577951. For example, 5 rad × 57.29577951 = 286.4788976 °.
How do I convert degrees back to radians?
Multiply by 0.01745329252 (or divide by 57.29577951). 1 ° = 0.01745329252 rad.
What is a radian?
The radian is the SI unit of angle: the angle at which the arc length equals the radius. A full turn is 2π radians.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every angle unit at once? Use the Angle Converter.