Convert degree to circle
Please provide values below to convert degree [°] to circle [None], or Convert circle to degree.
How to Convert Degree to Circle
1 ° = 0.00277777777777778 None
Example: convert 15 ° to None:
15 ° = 15 × 0.00277777777777778 None = 0.0416666666666667 None
Degree to Circle Conversion Table
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Degree
A degree (symbol: °) is a unit of measurement for angles, representing 1/360th of a full circle.
History/Origin
The degree originated in ancient Babylonian astronomy, where the circle was divided into 360 parts, possibly due to the approximate number of days in a year. It has been used since antiquity for measuring angles and geographic coordinates.
Current Use
Degrees are widely used in geometry, navigation, engineering, and various sciences to measure angles, with applications in compass readings, trigonometry, and geographic positioning.
Circle
A circle is a geometric shape consisting of all points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed center point.
History/Origin
The concept of the circle dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks, who studied its properties and used it in astronomy, architecture, and mathematics. The Greek mathematician Euclid formalized many properties of the circle in his works.
Current Use
In the context of angle measurement, a circle is used as the basis for defining degrees, with 360 degrees representing a full rotation. It is fundamental in fields like geometry, engineering, and navigation for measuring angles and designing circular objects.