Degrees to Gradians Conversion

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A degree is a versatile unit used to measure angles, temperature, and even geographic coordinates. When it comes to angles, the degree’s origin traces back to ancient Babylon, where mathematicians used a base-60 number system. This influence is why there are 360 degrees in a circle—a number easily divisible into many integer parts, allowing for precise calculations.

In navigation and cartography, degrees are crucial for pinpointing locations on Earth’s surface through latitude and longitude. Notably, each degree of latitude encompasses about 111 kilometers on the planet’s surface. Meanwhile, in temperature measurement, degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius reveal a fascinating convergence: −40°F is equivalent to −40°C, a curiosity often unknown by many. These uses highlight the degree’s essential role across various fields of science and everyday life.

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The gradian, also known as a gon, is a fascinating and less commonly used unit of angular measurement. It divides a circle into 400 equal parts, unlike the more familiar degrees or radians. Interestingly, its use is more prevalent in surveying and engineering because it simplifies calculations—each right angle is exactly 100 gradians.

The gradian was introduced during the French Revolution as part of the metric system’s attempt to decimalize units of measurement. Though it didn’t gain widespread adoption, gradian remains a testament to innovative efforts in standardizing measurements. Its legacy continues, offering an intriguing alternative for those looking to simplify complex angular calculations or explore history’s impact on our mathematical tools.

> Degrees to Gradians Conversion Table

Degrees Gradians
0 deg 0 grad
5 deg 5.55556 grad
10 deg 11.11111 grad
15 deg 16.66667 grad
20 deg 22.22222 grad
25 deg 27.77778 grad
30 deg 33.33333 grad
35 deg 38.88889 grad
40 deg 44.44444 grad
45 deg 50 grad
50 deg 55.55556 grad
55 deg 61.11111 grad
60 deg 66.66667 grad
65 deg 72.22222 grad
70 deg 77.77778 grad
75 deg 83.33333 grad
80 deg 88.88889 grad
85 deg 94.44444 grad
90 deg 100 grad
95 deg 105.55556 grad
100 deg 111.11111 grad
105 deg 116.66667 grad
110 deg 122.22222 grad
115 deg 127.77778 grad
120 deg 133.33333 grad
125 deg 138.88889 grad
130 deg 144.44444 grad
135 deg 150 grad
140 deg 155.55556 grad
145 deg 161.11111 grad
150 deg 166.66667 grad
155 deg 172.22222 grad
160 deg 177.77778 grad
165 deg 183.33333 grad
170 deg 188.88889 grad
175 deg 194.44444 grad
180 deg 200 grad
185 deg 205.55556 grad
190 deg 211.11111 grad
195 deg 216.66667 grad
200 deg 222.22222 grad
205 deg 227.77778 grad
210 deg 233.33333 grad
215 deg 238.88889 grad
220 deg 244.44444 grad
225 deg 250 grad
230 deg 255.55556 grad
235 deg 261.11111 grad
240 deg 266.66667 grad
245 deg 272.22222 grad
250 deg 277.77778 grad
255 deg 283.33333 grad
260 deg 288.88889 grad
265 deg 294.44444 grad
270 deg 300 grad
275 deg 305.55556 grad
280 deg 311.11111 grad
285 deg 316.66667 grad
290 deg 322.22222 grad
295 deg 327.77778 grad
300 deg 333.33333 grad
305 deg 338.88889 grad
310 deg 344.44444 grad
315 deg 350 grad
320 deg 355.55556 grad
325 deg 361.11111 grad
330 deg 366.66667 grad
335 deg 372.22222 grad
340 deg 377.77778 grad
345 deg 383.33333 grad
350 deg 388.88889 grad
355 deg 394.44444 grad
360 deg 400 grad

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