EngiRef / Angle conversion

Convert Radians to Degrees (rad to °)

1 rad = 57.2957795 °. Convert radians to degrees with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

° = rad × 57.2957795

1 rad = 57.2957795 °

Multiply by 57.2957795 ° to go from radians to degrees, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.

rad to ° table

Common radians values converted to degrees
Radians (rad)Degrees (°)
1 rad57.2957795 °
2 rad114.591559 °
5 rad286.478898 °
10 rad572.957795 °
20 rad1145.91559 °
50 rad2864.78898 °
100 rad5729.57795 °

Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the angle unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many degrees are in one radian?

One radian is 57.2957795 °, so 100 rad is 5729.57795 °.

What is the formula to convert radians to degrees?

° = rad × 57.2957795. Multiply the value in radians by 57.2957795 to get degrees.

How do I convert degrees back to radians?

rad = ° × 0.0174532925, so 1 ° is 0.0174532925 rad. The ° to rad page carries the same table in that direction.