radians to degrees — rad to ° Converter

Free online radians to degrees converter (rad to °). Instant conversion, formula, table, real-world examples and FAQs.

Enter value in radians

rad to °

Conversion Formula

Multiply the radians value by the conversion factor:
° = rad × 57.2958

How to Convert Step by Step

Enter the number of radians you want to convert (e.g. 10 rad).
Multiply it by the factor 57.2958.
Round the result to 2–4 decimals for practical use — done, that is your value in degrees.

Common radians to ° Conversion Table

radians (rad)	degrees (°)
1 rad	57.2958 °
2 rad	114.5916 °
5 rad	286.4789 °
10 rad	572.9578 °
20 rad	1145.92 °
50 rad	2864.79 °
100 rad	5729.58 °
200 rad	11459.16 °
500 rad	28647.89 °
1000 rad	57295.78 °

Real-World Examples

Radians are used in trigonometry, physics, and engineering. Example: 10 rad ≈ 572.9578 °.
Degrees are used for temperature, angles, and bearings. Example: 20 ° ≈ 0.3491 rad.
Radians are used in trigonometry, physics, and engineering. Another common case: 50 rad = 2864.79 °.

About radians & degrees

• radians: The radian is the SI angle unit: 2π rad = 360°. One radian subtends an arc equal to the radius.
• degrees: Degrees are the everyday angle unit: 360° in a circle, 90° in a right angle — from Babylonian base-60 math.

FAQ

How many degrees in 1 rad?

1 rad = 57.2958 °. Use the converter above to compute any value, or multiply rad by 57.2958.

Is this radians-to-degrees converter accurate?

Yes — conversions use the standard international factors and are rounded to 4 decimals.

When is radians to degrees conversion used?

Radians are used in trigonometry, physics, and engineering. Degrees are used for temperature, angles, and bearings. Whenever a value is given in rad but you need °, this converter is the quick fix.

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