Gradian

gon

1/400 of a full rotation (grad)

About Gradian (gon)

Also called a gon or grad, the gradian divides a right angle into exactly 100 parts, making a full circle 400 gradians. Developed during the French Revolution alongside the metric system, gradians are used in some surveying instruments and are standard on scientific calculators alongside degree and radian modes.

Category
Angle
Symbol
gon
Also known as
gradians grad grade gon
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CONVERT TO

Radian rad Degree ° Arcminute ′ Arcsecond ″ Milliradian mrad Turn tr Revolution rev

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Gradian (gon)?

1/400 of a full rotation (grad)

How many Degree (°) are in one Gradian (gon)?

One Gradian (gon) equals 0.9 Degree (°).

How many Radian (rad) are in one Gradian (gon)?

One Gradian (gon) equals 0.015708 Radian (rad).

How many Arcminute (′) are in one Gradian (gon)?

One Gradian (gon) equals 54 Arcminute (′).

How do I convert Gradian to Degree?

To convert Gradian to Degree, multiply the value by 0.9 (1 gon = 0.9 °).