20 Gradians to Degrees

20 grad = 18°

Calculation: ° = 20 grad × 0.9 = 18°

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How wide is 20 grad?

20 gradian (18 degrees) is comparable to the pitch angle of a typical house roof.

What does 20 grad look like?

Illustration of a house with pitched roof
20 gradian (18 degrees) is comparable to the pitch angle of a typical house roof.

How to Convert Gradian to Degree

1 gradian = 0.9 degrees exact

Degree = Gradian × 0.9

Example: 20 grad × 0.9 = 18°

Reverse Conversion

To convert degrees back to gradians:

  • Remember, 1 degree equals 1.11111 gradians.
  • To convert 18° to grad, multiply 18 x 1.11111, resulting in 20 grad.

exact This conversion factor is exact by international definition.

20 grad is also equal to:

  • 0.31416 radian
  • 0.05 turn
About these units

Gradian: The gradian (grad) divides a right angle into 100 equal parts, making 400 gradians in a full circle.It is used in surveying, geodesy, cartography, and some engineering standards, especially in parts o...

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 20 gradians in degrees?

20 gradians equals 18 degrees. This is calculated by multiplying 20 by the conversion factor 0.9.

What does 20 gradians look like in degrees?

20 gradians (18 degrees) is less than half a right angle in the gradian system, used in surveying and civil engineering.

How do you calculate 20 gradians to degrees?

Multiply 20 by the conversion factor 0.9. The calculation is 20 × 0.9 = 18 degrees. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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20 gradians = 18 degrees — conversion chart

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