degree °
1/360 of a full turn. Compass, latitude.
Quick convert — degree to popular units
Live converter, three directions. Type any value to update all three.
degree
radian
1 ° = 0.0175rad
degree
gradian
1 ° = 1.1111gon
degree
minute of arc
1 ° = 60′
Conversion table — degree to every Angle unit
All values for 1 ° (forward) and 1 reverse unit → {symbol}.
| To / From | 1 ° = | 1 to-unit = |
|---|---|---|
| radian (rad) | 0.01745329 rad | 57.29577951 ° |
| gradian (gon) | 1.11111111 gon | 0.9 ° |
| minute of arc (′) | 60 ′ | 0.01666667 ° |
| second of arc (″) | 3,600 ″ | 0.00027778 ° |
| turn (tr) | 0.00277778 tr | 360 ° |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ° stand for?
degree (°) is a unit of Angle.
How many ° are in 1 rad?
1 rad = 0.017453 °, so 1 ° = 57.29578 rad.
Is this the SI base unit?
No. degree is one of several units in the Angle category. The SI base is rad.
Common conversions from degree
#1
degree (°) → radian (rad)
Convert degree (°) to radian.
#2degree (°) → gradian (gon)
Convert degree (°) to gradian.
#3degree (°) → minute of arc (′)
Convert degree (°) to minute of arc.
#4degree (°) → second of arc (″)
Convert degree (°) to second of arc.
#5degree (°) → turn (tr)
Convert degree (°) to turn.