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DEGREES function in Google Sheets

Converts an angle value in radians to degrees.

=DEGREES(angle)

DEGREES syntax and parameters

One argument, one required.

  • anglenumberRequired

    The angle to convert from radians to degrees.

DEGREES examples

Formulas you'll actually reuse.

  1. π radians is a half turn:

    =DEGREES(PI())

    Result180

  2. The slope angle of a ramp from rise over run:

    =DEGREES(ATAN(B2 / C2))

    Result26.57

DEGREES in Excel

Same name — your formula ports as-is.

Try DEGREES in the playground

Edit the example — nothing to install.

Preloaded with the DEGREES formula from Example 1 — change anything and watch it respond.

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