Syntax
DEGREES(angle)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| angle | Parameter of the DEGREES function. |
Examples
Pi to degrees
Formula
=DEGREES(PI())
Returns 180. π radians equals 180 degrees — a half rotation.
Convert ATAN result
Formula
=DEGREES(ATAN(1))
Returns 45. ATAN(1) returns π/4 radians, which DEGREES converts to the more intuitive 45°.
Full circle
Formula
=DEGREES(2*PI())
Returns 360. 2π radians is a complete 360-degree rotation.
Common Errors
#VALUE!
Non-numeric input returns #VALUE!. The argument must be a number.
Tips
Pair with inverse trig
Always wrap ASIN, ACOS, ATAN, ATAN2 results in DEGREES when you want degree output: =DEGREES(ASIN(0.5)) gives 30.
Manual conversion
DEGREES(x) is equivalent to x × 180 / PI(). The function is just a convenient shorthand.
One-way conversion
DEGREES converts radians → degrees. Use RADIANS for the reverse: degrees → radians.
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