degree
Non-SI unit accepted for use with SI
| Name | Symbol | Quantity | SI units |
| degree | ° | plane angle, phase angle |
π⁄180 rad |
The degree, symbol °, is a non-SI unit of plane angle accepted for use with the SI.By definition, one degree is equal to 1⁄360 of a turn, or π⁄180 radians. |
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The conversion between radians and degrees follows from the relation: 1 turn = 360°.


The degree, symbol °, is a non-SI unit of plane angle accepted for use with the SI.