Convert degree to turn
Please provide values below to convert degree [°] to turn [None], or Convert turn to degree.
How to Convert Degree to Turn
1 ° = 0.00277777777777778 None
Example: convert 15 ° to None:
15 ° = 15 × 0.00277777777777778 None = 0.0416666666666667 None
Degree to Turn 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.
Turn
A turn is a unit of angular measurement representing a full rotation of 360 degrees or 2π radians.
History/Origin
The concept of a turn as a measure of rotation dates back to ancient civilizations that divided circles into parts for navigation and astronomy. It has been standardized in modern times as a convenient way to express rotations, especially in engineering and physics.
Current Use
The turn is used in various fields such as engineering, robotics, and navigation to describe the amount of rotation or angular displacement, often in contexts where a full rotation is relevant, such as in gear ratios, steering, and angular measurements.