Angle Converter
Angles can be expressed in several units: degrees, radians, gradians, and turns. Degrees are the standard in electrical trades, while radians appear in trigonometric calculations and engineering formulas. Gradians (also called gons) divide a circle into 400 parts, and turns express angles as fractions of a full rotation.
Enter a value in any supported unit and this converter instantly displays the equivalent in degrees, radians, gradians, and turns. Useful when working between blueprints, scientific calculators, and field measurements.
Conversion Formulas
Radians = Degrees × (π / 180)
Gradians = Degrees × (400 / 360)
Turns = Degrees / 360
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different angle units?
Degrees divide a circle into 360 parts. Radians measure angles based on the circle radius (2*pi per circle). Gradians divide a circle into 400 parts. Turns express angles as fractions of a full rotation (1 turn = 360 degrees).
How do you convert between angle units?
Convert to degrees first, then to the target unit. Radians to degrees: multiply by 180/pi. Gradians to degrees: multiply by 0.9. Turns to degrees: multiply by 360. Then reverse the conversion for the target unit.
What angle units are used in conduit bending?
Electricians primarily use degrees for conduit bending. Common bend angles include 10, 22.5, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees. Radians may appear in engineering calculations and trigonometric formulas used to derive bending multipliers.