Question 1

How do I convert from degrees?

Accepted Answer

Pick the target unit from the table on this page, or open the dedicated pair page — each one carries a converter, a table of common values and the exact factor.

Question 2

Is degree exact or approximate?

Accepted Answer

The factor shown (1 ° = 1 °) is fixed by definition, so conversions are exact rather than measured.

Question 3

What is degree used for?

Accepted Answer

degrees as used in practical measurements

°	rad	grad	turn	arcmin	arcsec
1 °	0.01745329	1.111111	0.0027777778	60	3,600
2 °	0.03490659	2.222222	0.0055555556	120	7,200
5 °	0.08726646	5.555556	0.01388889	300	18,000
10 °	0.17453293	11.111111	0.02777778	600	36,000
20 °	0.34906585	22.222222	0.05555556	1,200	72,000
50 °	0.87266463	55.555556	0.13888889	3,000	180,000
100 °	1.745329	111.111	0.27777778	6,000	360,000

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