70 degrees is approximately 1.2217 radians.
Converting degrees to radians involves multiplying the degree value by π divided by 180. Since π radians equal 180 degrees, this ratio helps switch from degrees to the radian measurement. For 70 degrees, multiplying 70 by π/180 gives the equivalent in radians.
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Result in radians:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from degrees to radians is based on the fact that 180 degrees equal π radians. To convert, multiply the degree number by π and divide by 180. This works because degrees and radians are two different measurements of angles, and the ratio between them is π/180.
For example, for 70 degrees:
70 × π / 180 = (70 ÷ 180) × π ≈ 0.3889 × 3.1416 ≈ 1.2217 radians.
Conversion Example
Suppose we want to convert 45 degrees to radians:
– Step 1: Write the formula: radians = degrees × π / 180
– Step 2: Plug in 45: radians = 45 × π / 180
– Step 3: Simplify 45/180 = 1/4, so radians = (1/4) × π
– Step 4: Calculate: 0.25 × 3.1416 ≈ 0.7854 radians
This shows 45 degrees equals approximately 0.7854 radians.
Conversion Chart
| Degrees | Radians |
|---|---|
| 45.0 | 0.7854 |
| 50.0 | 0.8727 |
| 55.0 | 0.9599 |
| 60.0 | 1.0472 |
| 65.0 | 1.1345 |
| 70.0 | 1.2217 |
| 75.0 | 1.3080 |
| 80.0 | 1.3963 |
| 85.0 | 1.4835 |
| 90.0 | 1.5708 |
| 95.0 | 1.6581 |
This chart lists degrees from 45 to 95 and their equivalent in radians. Use it as a quick reference for common conversions.
Related Conversion Questions
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- Why is the conversion factor π/180 used?
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Conversion Definitions
Degrees: A measure of angles based on a circle divided into 360 equal parts, where one degree equals 1/360 of a full circle, used in navigation and geometry.
Radians: An angle measure based on the radius of a circle, where one radian equals the angle at the center subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius, used in mathematics and physics.
Conversion FAQs
Why is π used in degree to radian conversions?
π appears because a full circle equals 2π radians, and 360 degrees. The ratio π/180 simplifies the conversion, linking degrees to the radian measure based on the circle’s properties.
Can I convert degrees to radians without calculator?
Yes, by multiplying the degree value by π/180. For example, 70 × π/180 simplifies to 7/18 × π, which is approximately 1.2217 radians. Use approximate π as 3.1416 if needed.
What is the significance of radians over degrees in math?
Radians provide a natural way of measuring angles in relation to the circle’s radius, simplifying formulas involving trigonometry, calculus, and physics because they make derivatives and integrals more straightforward.
How do I convert negative degrees to radians?
The same formula applies: multiply the negative degree value by π/180. For example, -30 degrees equals -30 × π/180 = -π/6 ≈ -0.5236 radians.