20 Degrees to Radians

20° ≈ 0.34907 rad

= π/9 rad

Calculation: rad = 20° × 0.0174533 ≈ 0.34907 rad

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How wide is 20°?

20 degrees is comparable to the pitch angle of a typical house roof.

What does 20° look like?

Illustration of a house with pitched roof
20 degrees is comparable to the pitch angle of a typical house roof.

How to Convert Degree to Radian

1 degree = 0.0174533 radians exact

Radian = Degree × 0.0174533

Example: 20° × 0.0174533 = 0.34907 rad

Reverse Conversion

To convert radians back to degrees:

  • Remember, 1 radian equals 57.2958 degrees.
  • To convert 0.34907 rad to°, multiply 0.34907 x 57.2958, resulting in 20°.

exact This conversion factor is exact by international definition.

20 ° is also equal to:

  • 22.222 gradian
  • 0.055556 turn
About these units

Degree: The degree (°) is a non-SI unit of plane angle defined as 1/360 of a full rotation.It is accepted for use with the SI due to its long-standing practical importance in navigation, surveying, engineeri...

Radian: The radian (rad) is the SI derived unit of plane angle. It is defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius.Although mathematically dimensionless, th...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 20 degrees in radians?

20 degrees equals 0.34907 radians. This is calculated by multiplying 20 by the conversion factor 0.0174533.

What does 20 degrees look like in radians?

20 degrees (0.34907 radians) is a moderate angle common in architecture and roof pitch design.

How do you calculate 20 degrees to radians?

Multiply 20 by the conversion factor 0.0174533. The calculation is 20 × 0.0174533 = 0.34907 radians. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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20 degrees = 0.349066 radians
20 degrees = 0.349066 radians — conversion chart

For general conversions between degrees and radians, see the degrees to radians converter.

Conversion factors verified against BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 turn = 2π rad = 360° (exact, ISO 80000-3). Last reviewed: March 2026
Tiago Fernandes Reviewed by Tiago Fernandes

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