Gradian to Radian
gradian to radian Conversion Table
| gradian (grad) | radian (rad) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 grad | → | 0.0001570796 rad |
| 0.1 grad | → | 0.0015707963 rad |
| 1.0 grad | → | 0.0157079633 rad |
| 2.0 grad | → | 0.0314159265 rad |
| 3.0 grad | → | 0.0471238898 rad |
| 5.0 grad | → | 0.0785398163 rad |
| 10.0 grad | → | 0.1570796327 rad |
| 20.0 grad | → | 0.3141592654 rad |
| 30.0 grad | → | 0.471238898 rad |
| 50.0 grad | → | 0.7853981634 rad |
| 100.0 grad | → | 1.5707963268 rad |
| 1000.0 grad | → | 15.7079632679 rad |
Example Conversion
To convert from gradian to radian, multiply by 0.0157079633.
For example: 22 gradian = 22 × 0.0157079633 = 0.3455751919 radian
Unit History
About gradian
The gradian divides a full circle into 400 equal parts, making a right angle exactly 100 grad. Developed during the French Revolution as part of the metric system, gradians are used in some surveying and engineering contexts, particularly in parts of Europe.
About radian
The radian is the SI unit for angular measure, defined by the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the circle's radius. One full circle equals 2Ï€ radians. Radians are essential in calculus, physics, and advanced mathematics because they simplify many formulas.