Quick Answer
DEGREES Function
Converts radians to degrees.
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Syntax
DEGREES
(angle)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| angle | The angle in radians that you want to convert to degrees. | Required |
Basic Example
Convert π radians to degrees
=DEGREES(PI())Result180
π radians equals 180°, so the result is 180.
Advanced Examples
Example 1: Convert π/2 radians
A quarter turn.Use PI()/2.
=DEGREES(PI()/2)Result: 90
π/2 radians is 90°.
Example 2: Convert 1 radian
Arbitrary radian value.Pass 1 directly.
=DEGREES(1)Result: 57.29577951
One radian equals 180/π ≈ 57.2958°.
How DEGREES Works
DEGREES multiplies the radian value by 180/π to produce the equivalent degree measure. It is the inverse of RADIANS.
1
Select the cell
Click the cell for the degree result.
2
Enter the formula
Type =DEGREES(angle_in_radians).
3
Press Enter
The degree value appears.
Important Notes & Limitations
It only converts radians to degrees, not the reverse (use RADIANS for that).
Results are floating-point approximations.
Common Errors & Fixes
#VALUE!Non-numeric argument.Fix: Supply a numeric angle in radians.
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DEGREES
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula DEGREES uses?
degrees = radians × 180/π.
How do I go back to radians?
Use RADIANS(degrees), which multiplies by π/180.
Why use DEGREES instead of multiplying by 180/PI()?
It is clearer and avoids manually typing the constant; results are identical.