1 radian to degrees
1 rad = 57.29578 °. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 radian equals
degrees
1 rad = 57.29578 °
The formula
Radians and degrees both measure angle from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
° = rad × 57.29577951
Going the other way? Convert degrees to radians.
Radians to degrees table
Values either side of 1 rad.
| Radians (rad) | Degrees (°) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -229.18 |
| -3.5 | -200.54 |
| -3 | -171.89 |
| -2.5 | -143.24 |
| -2 | -114.59 |
| -1.5 | -85.9437 |
| -1 | -57.2958 |
| -0.5 | -28.6479 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 28.6479 |
| 1 | 57.2958 |
| 1.5 | 85.9437 |
| 2 | 114.59 |
| 2.5 | 143.24 |
| 3 | 171.89 |
| 3.5 | 200.54 |
| 4 | 229.18 |
| 4.5 | 257.83 |
| 5 | 286.48 |
| 5.5 | 315.13 |
| 6 | 343.77 |
Questions people ask
- How many degrees are in a radian?
- One radian equals 57.29577951 degrees.
- How do I convert radians to degrees by hand?
- Multiply the number of radians by 57.29577951. For a rough check, 57.3 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 radian in degrees?
- 1 radian is 57.29578 degrees.
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