degree (Library of Units and Constants

Name:
degree
(convert degree to new units)

Abbreviation:
deg

Another Name:
degree-of-arc

Quantity:
plane_angle

Metric (SI) Equivalent:
1.745329252 centi radians

Metric (SI) Dimensions:
plane-angle

Description in Terms of
Other Units and Constants:
(pi / 180) * radian

Notes:
(1) Even though the radian is a dimensionless derived unit and could be dropped, it is shown in the metric (SI) equivalent for clarity.
(2) Even though plane-angle is not an official metric (SI) dimension and could be dropped, it is shown in the dimensions for clarity.


Name:	degree (convert degree to new units)
Abbreviation:	deg
Another Name:	degree-of-arc
Quantity:	plane_angle
Metric (SI) Equivalent:	1.745329252 centi radians
Metric (SI) Dimensions:	plane-angle
Description in Terms of Other Units and Constants:	(pi / 180) * radian
Notes:	(1) Even though the radian is a dimensionless derived unit and could be dropped, it is shown in the metric (SI) equivalent for clarity. (2) Even though plane-angle is not an official metric (SI) dimension and could be dropped, it is shown in the dimensions for clarity.

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