Common Converters

Convert Degrees to Radians

Use our accurate converter to change degrees into radians. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change degrees to radians, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Degrees = 0.0174532863 Radians

Degrees to Radians
Pre-defined calculator for direct degrees to radians conversion.
Degrees (°)
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Radians (rad)
Formula: 1 Degrees = 0.01745329 Radians

Unit Information

About Degrees

Definition: A degree is a unit for measuring angles in a circle.

History: The idea of 360 degrees in a full circle comes from ancient math.

Where it is used: The most common unit for geometry, maps, and directions.

Degrees to Radians Conversion Table

Degrees [deg]Radians [rad]
0.01 deg0.0001745329 rad
0.1 deg0.0017453286 rad
1 deg0.0174532863 rad
2 deg0.0349065726 rad
3 deg0.0523598588 rad
5 deg0.0872664314 rad
10 deg0.1745328628 rad
20 deg0.3490657256 rad
50 deg0.872664314 rad
100 deg1.7453286279 rad
1000 deg17.4532862793 rad

How to Convert Degrees to Radians

Calculation: To convert degrees to radians, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.0174532863).

Example: convert 15 deg to rad:
15 deg = 15 × 0.0174532863 rad = 0.2617992942 rad

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