Gradians to Degrees Conversion

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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.

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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.

> Gradians to Degrees Conversion Table

Gradians Degrees
0 grad 0 deg
5 grad 4.5 deg
10 grad 9 deg
15 grad 13.5 deg
20 grad 18 deg
25 grad 22.5 deg
30 grad 27 deg
35 grad 31.5 deg
40 grad 36 deg
45 grad 40.5 deg
50 grad 45 deg
55 grad 49.5 deg
60 grad 54 deg
65 grad 58.5 deg
70 grad 63 deg
75 grad 67.5 deg
80 grad 72 deg
85 grad 76.5 deg
90 grad 81 deg
95 grad 85.5 deg
100 grad 90 deg
105 grad 94.5 deg
110 grad 99 deg
115 grad 103.5 deg
120 grad 108 deg
125 grad 112.5 deg
130 grad 117 deg
135 grad 121.5 deg
140 grad 126 deg
145 grad 130.5 deg
150 grad 135 deg
155 grad 139.5 deg
160 grad 144 deg
165 grad 148.5 deg
170 grad 153 deg
175 grad 157.5 deg
180 grad 162 deg
185 grad 166.5 deg
190 grad 171 deg
195 grad 175.5 deg
200 grad 180 deg
205 grad 184.5 deg
210 grad 189 deg
215 grad 193.5 deg
220 grad 198 deg
225 grad 202.5 deg
230 grad 207 deg
235 grad 211.5 deg
240 grad 216 deg
245 grad 220.5 deg
250 grad 225 deg
255 grad 229.5 deg
260 grad 234 deg
265 grad 238.5 deg
270 grad 243 deg
275 grad 247.5 deg
280 grad 252 deg
285 grad 256.5 deg
290 grad 261 deg
295 grad 265.5 deg
300 grad 270 deg
305 grad 274.5 deg
310 grad 279 deg
315 grad 283.5 deg
320 grad 288 deg
325 grad 292.5 deg
330 grad 297 deg
335 grad 301.5 deg
340 grad 306 deg
345 grad 310.5 deg
350 grad 315 deg
355 grad 319.5 deg
360 grad 324 deg
365 grad 328.5 deg
370 grad 333 deg
375 grad 337.5 deg
380 grad 342 deg
385 grad 346.5 deg
390 grad 351 deg
395 grad 355.5 deg
400 grad 360 deg

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