Convert Gradians to Degrees
Please provide values below to convert Gradians [grads] to Degrees [deg].
How to Convert Gradians to Degrees
1 grads = 0.9 deg
1 deg = 1.111111111111111 grads
Example: convert 10 grads to deg: 10 grads = 10 × 0.9 grads = 9 grads
Gradians
Definition: A gradian (or gon) is a unit of angular measurement where a right angle is divided into 100 gradians, making a full rotation equal to 400 gradians.
History: The gradian system was developed in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. It was designed to simplify calculations by aligning with decimal-based measurements, though it remains less commonly used today compared to degrees and radians.
Degrees
Definition: A degree (°) is a unit of angular measurement, with a full rotation equaling 360 degrees. Since one complete turn corresponds to 2π radians, a single degree is equal to π/180 radians. While not an SI (International System of Units) unit, the degree is officially recognized in the SI brochure.
History: The exact origin of the degree as a unit of rotation and angles remains uncertain. One theory suggests that 360 was chosen for its high divisibility, featuring 24 divisors and being divisible by every number from 1 to 10, except 7. This makes 360 a highly practical choice for measuring angles.
Gradians to Degrees Conversion Table
| Gradians | Degrees |
|---|---|
| 0.01 grads | 0.009000000000000001 deg |
| 0.1 grads | 0.09000000000000001 deg |
| 1 grads | 0.9 deg |
| 2 grads | 1.8 deg |
| 3 grads | 2.7 deg |
| 5 grads | 4.5 deg |
| 10 grads | 9 deg |
| 20 grads | 18 deg |
| 50 grads | 45 deg |
| 100 grads | 90 deg |
| 1000 grads | 900 deg |