Convert between degrees and radians in JavaScript

JavaScript, Math · Sep 15, 2023

JavaScript's Math.PI constant can be used to convert an angle from degrees to radians. The conversion formula is radians = degrees * Math.PI / 180.0.

const degreesToRads = deg => (deg * Math.PI) / 180.0;

degreesToRads(90.0); // ~1.5708

Conversely, the conversion formula from radians to degrees is degrees = radians * 180.0 / Math.PI.

const radsToDegrees = rad => (rad * 180.0) / Math.PI;

radsToDegrees(Math.PI / 2); // 90

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