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degrees to radians Converter

1 deg = 0.01745 rad. Enter any value and the result updates instantly.

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Quick answer 1 deg = 0.01745 rad degrees to radians uses this formula: rad = deg x 0.01745329252

Accuracy and rounding

Best use

Radians are common in math and code; degrees are common in maps, tools, and everyday angle measurements.

Accuracy

Degrees, radians, gradians, and turns are fixed ways to express the same rotation.

Rounding

For display, one or two decimals is usually enough. For code, CAD, or trigonometry, keep more precision.

How to convert degrees to radians

  1. Type the degrees value in the calculator.
  2. Keep degrees selected as the from unit and radians selected as the to unit.
  3. Use the instant result, or copy it with the copy button.

degrees to radians chart

degreesradians
1 deg0.01745 rad
5 deg0.08727 rad
10 deg0.17453 rad
50 deg0.87266 rad
100 deg1.7453 rad
180 deg3.1416 rad

Formula

rad = deg x 0.01745329252

Example: 1 deg = 0.01745 rad.

Source

Angle relationships derived from a full turn equaling 2 pi radians.

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Common questions

How do I convert degrees to radians?

Enter the degrees value in the converter, or multiply by the factor shown in the formula. 1 deg = 0.01745 rad.

What should I watch out for?

Radians, degrees, gradians, and turns all measure the same rotation with different reference scales.

Where does this angle conversion come from?

Angle relationships derived from a full turn equaling 2 pi radians. ConverterBase uses stable definitions and fixed conversion factors, not live or rounded market data.

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