radian rad
The angle subtended by an arc equal to the radius. SI unit.
Quick convert — radian to popular units
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radian
degree
1 rad = 57.2958°
radian
gradian
1 rad = 63.662gon
radian
minute of arc
1 rad = 3,437.7468′
Conversion table — radian to every Angle unit
All values for 1 rad (forward) and 1 reverse unit → {symbol}.
| To / From | 1 rad = | 1 to-unit = |
|---|---|---|
| degree (°) | 57.29577951 ° | 0.01745329 rad |
| gradian (gon) | 63.66197724 gon | 0.01570796 rad |
| minute of arc (′) | 3,437.74677078 ′ | 0.00029089 rad |
| second of arc (″) | 206,264.8062471 ″ | 4.848137e-6 rad |
| turn (tr) | 0.15915494 tr | 6.28318531 rad |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does rad stand for?
radian (rad) is a unit of Angle.
How many rad are in 1 rad?
1 rad = 1 rad, so 1 rad = 1 rad.
Is this the SI base unit?
Yes — radian is the SI base unit for Angle.
Common conversions from radian
#1
radian (rad) → degree (°)
Convert radian (rad) to degree.
#2radian (rad) → gradian (gon)
Convert radian (rad) to gradian.
#3radian (rad) → minute of arc (′)
Convert radian (rad) to minute of arc.
#4radian (rad) → second of arc (″)
Convert radian (rad) to second of arc.
#5radian (rad) → turn (tr)
Convert radian (rad) to turn.