Radian to Degree Converter

Angle Converter

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57.29578

1 rad = 57.29578 °

Formula:

° = rad × 57.2957795131

With your value: 1 rad = 57.29577951 °

Other Radian to Degree conversions

2 rad to °3 rad to °4 rad to °5 rad to °6 rad to °7 rad to °8 rad to °

Radian to Degree Conversion Table

Radian (rad)	Degree (°)
0.5	28.64789
1	57.29578
2	114.591559
5	286.478898
10	572.957795
15	859.436693
20	1,145.91559
25	1,432.394488
50	2,864.788976
100	5,729.577951
250	14,323.944878
500	28,647.889757
1000	57,295.779513

Degree to Radian Conversion Table

Degree (°)	Radian (rad)
0.5	0.008727
1	0.017453
2	0.034907
5	0.087266
10	0.174533
15	0.261799
20	0.349066
25	0.436332
50	0.872665
100	1.745329
250	4.363323
500	8.726646
1000	17.453293

Where these values come from

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Radian (rad)

Angle

Exact conversion

The radian is the coherent SI unit of plane angle; the degree is exactly π/180 rad and is accepted for use with the SI.

Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Degree (°)

Angle

Exact conversion

1° = π/180 rad exactly; accepted for use with the SI.

Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Radian to Degree

To convert from Radian (rad) to Degree (°), multiply the value by 57.2957795131.

Formula: ° = rad × 57.2957795131

Reverse: rad = ° × 0.0174532925

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Radian. For example: 5 rad
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 57.2957795131
The result is: 286.478898 °

About Radian

The radian is the SI unit of angular measurement. One radian equals approximately 57.296 degrees.

Fun Fact: A full circle contains exactly 2π radians.

Common uses: mathematics, physics, engineering.

About Degree

The degree is a measurement of angle equal to 1/360 of a full rotation. It is the most commonly used unit of angular measurement.

Common uses: navigation, geometry, construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Degree are in 1 Radian?

There are exactly 57.2957795131 Degree in 1 Radian. This means the conversion factor from Radian to Degree is 57.2957795131.

What is the formula to convert Radian to Degree?

The formula to convert Radian to Degree is: ° = rad × 57.2957795131. For example, to convert 10 Radian to Degree, you would multiply 10 by 57.2957795131.

What is a Radian?