Degree
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1/360 of a full rotation
About Degree (°)
One 360th of a full rotation, the degree has been used since ancient Babylonian astronomy, likely chosen because 360 approximates the number of days in a year and has many convenient divisors. Navigation, surveying, architecture, and everyday angle descriptions all use degrees as their primary unit.
- Category
- Angle
- Symbol
- °
- Also known as
- degrees deg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Degree (°)?
1/360 of a full rotation
How many Radian (rad) are in one Degree (°)?
One Degree (°) equals 0.017453 Radian (rad).
How many Gradian (gon) are in one Degree (°)?
One Degree (°) equals 1.1111 Gradian (gon).
How many Arcminute (′) are in one Degree (°)?
One Degree (°) equals 60 Arcminute (′).
How do I convert Degree to Radian?
To convert Degree to Radian, multiply the value by 0.017453 (1 ° = 0.017453 rad).