BSEM 23

“CONVERSION: RADIANS TO DEGREES”

 To convert degrees to radians, multiply the given number

of degrees by π/180°.
 To convert radians to degrees, multiply the given number
of radians by 180°/ π.

Examples: Express each angles in radians.

1. 60°
60° x π/180°
60° x π/180° (cancel degrees)
60 x π/180 = 60π/180 or π/3
Answer: π/3 rad

2. -120°
-120° x π/180°
-120° x π/180° (cancel degrees)
-120 x π/180 = 120π/180 or -2π/3
Answer: -2π/3 rad

Examples: Express each angles in degrees.

1. π/12 rad
π/12 rad x 180°/π
π/12 x 180°/π (cancel pi)
12 x 180° = 180°/12 or 15°
Answer: 15°

2. -4π/3 rad
-4π/3 rad x 180°/π
-4π/3 x 180°/π (cancel pi)
-4 (180°)/3 = 4(60°) or -240°
Answer: -240°