Radians to Degrees Calculator
Radians are the standard angle unit in mathematics, but electricians and tradespeople typically work in degrees when setting bender shoes and measuring conduit angles. This calculator converts any radian value back to degrees so you can apply it directly on the job.
Enter a value in radians and the calculator returns the equivalent angle in degrees. One radian is approximately 57.2958°, and a full circle is 2π radians (360°).
Formula
Degrees = Radians × (180 / π)
180 / π ≈ 57.29578
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula for converting radians to degrees?
Multiply the angle in radians by 180 divided by pi. For example, pi/2 radians multiplied by 180/pi equals 90 degrees.
What is 1 radian in degrees?
One radian equals approximately 57.2958 degrees. A radian is the angle at the center of a circle where the arc length equals the radius.
When would an electrician need to convert radians to degrees?
When using scientific calculators or engineering software that outputs angles in radians, electricians need to convert back to degrees to set their conduit bender to the correct angle for offsets, saddles, and kicks.