Gon to Radian Conversion

Convert between Gon and Radian quickly and accurately.

From Gon

gon

To Radian

rad

How to Convert Gon to Radian

Conversion Formula

1 gon = 0.016 rad

1 rad = 63.662 gon

Example

Convert 15 gon to rad:

15 gon = 15 × 0.016 rad = 0.236 rad

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Gon

gon

Definition

Gon is another name for grad, a unit of angle measurement where a full circle is divided into 400 gons instead of 360 degrees. One gon equals 0.9 degrees.

History/Origin

Gon is the same as grad, introduced in France during the French Revolution as part of the metric system for angular measurements.

Current Use

Gons are used in surveying, some engineering applications, and in countries that adopted the metric system for angular measurements.

Multiplier

0.9

Offset

Radian

rad

Definition

Radian is the SI unit for measuring angles, defined as the angle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle. One radian equals approximately 57.2958 degrees.

History/Origin

The radian was introduced by James Thomson in 1873. It became the standard unit for angular measurement in the International System of Units (SI) due to its mathematical elegance.

Current Use

Radians are used in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer graphics, and scientific calculations where precise angular measurements are required.

Multiplier

57.296

Offset