DEGREES()

Syntax. DEGREES(angle)

Definition. This function converts radians into degrees.

Argument

  • angle (required) The angle that you want to convert, in radians

Background. Angles are measured in degrees (°). A full circle has 360°. A degree is divided in 60 (angular) minutes (’), and a minute is divided in 60 (angular) seconds (’’).

For certain math and physics operations, an angle is also specified in radians. A full circle is 2π and the angle π is 180°.

In Excel, this function is important because all angle functions use radians (see Figure 16-14), and the results have to be converted into degrees (see the ACOS() and ASIN() functions).

Angle and radian.

Figure 16-14. Angle ...

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