Convert radians to degrees

1 rad = 57.29578 °. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 radian equals

57.29578degrees

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

Common values, rounded for reading.

Radians (rad)Degrees (°)
157.2958
2114.59
3171.89
4229.18
5286.48
6343.77
7401.07
8458.37
9515.66
10572.96
15859.44
201,145.92
251,432.39
301,718.87
402,291.83
502,864.79
754,297.18
1005,729.58
25014,323.94
50028,647.89
1,00057,295.78

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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