60 Degrees to Radians

60° ≈ 1.0472 rad

= π/3 rad

Calculation: rad = 60° × 0.0174533 ≈ 1.0472 rad

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How wide is 60°?

60 degrees is comparable to the angle of a steep escalator or a ski jump ramp.

What does 60° look like?

Illustration of a steep angle
60 degrees is comparable to the angle of a steep escalator or a ski jump ramp.

Did you know? Equilateral triangle angle is 60°.

Each interior angle of an equilateral triangle is exactly 60°. Three of them make 180°.

How to Convert Degree to Radian

1 degree = 0.0174533 radians exact

Radian = Degree × 0.0174533

Example: 60° × 0.0174533 = 1.0472 rad

Reverse Conversion

To convert radians back to degrees:

  • Remember, 1 radian equals 57.2958 degrees.
  • To convert 1.0472 rad to°, multiply 1.0472 x 57.2958, resulting in 60°.

exact This conversion factor is exact by international definition.

60 ° is also equal to:

  • 66.667 gradian
  • 16 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 60 degrees in radians?

60 degrees equals 1.0472 radians. This is calculated by multiplying 60 by the conversion factor 0.0174533.

What does 60 degrees look like in radians?

60 degrees (1.0472 radians) is the interior angle of an equilateral triangle (60°), one of the most important angles in geometry.

How do you calculate 60 degrees to radians?

Multiply 60 by the conversion factor 0.0174533. The calculation is 60 × 0.0174533 = 1.0472 radians. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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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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