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degrees Unit

In this class, we will learn about degrees, the unit of angle. We shall learn its symbol, and usage, with examples.


What is degrees Unit?

degrees is an SI unit of angle. We can measure angle in degrees.

What is the Symbol for degrees Unit?

deg symbol is used to represent the angle in degrees.

For example :

  • 1 deg
  • 0.4 deg
  • 152 deg

Other SI units of Angle

The following are some of the other units of angle in SI system.

Conversions from degrees to Other SI units of Angle

degrees to radians

1 deg is equal to 0.01745329251994329604 rad

To convert from degrees to radians, use the following formula.

radians = 0.01745329251994329604 × degrees

degrees to gradians

1 deg is equal to 1.11111111111111111111 grad

To convert from degrees to gradians, use the following formula.

gradians = 1.11111111111111111111 × degrees

degrees to arcminutes

1 deg is equal to 60.0000000000000024 arcmin

To convert from degrees to arcminutes, use the following formula.

arcminutes = 60.0000000000000024 × degrees

degrees to arcseconds

1 deg is equal to 3599.999999999999712 arcsec

To convert from degrees to arcseconds, use the following formula.

arcseconds = 3599.999999999999712 × degrees