Convert Turn to Degree

One turn equals 360 °. This converter allows you to easily convert between Turn and Degree in real time.

Formula

turn × 360 = °

Example: 1 turn = 360 °

What is Turn?

The turn represents one complete rotation, equal to 360 degrees, 2 pi radians, or 400 gradians. It is the most intuitive angular unit in everyday language: a "half turn" is 180 degrees, and a "quarter turn" is 90 degrees. In sports, figure skating jumps are described in turns (a triple axel is 3.5 turns), and skateboard tricks use 360 for one full rotation. In engineering, rotational speed in RPM is based on the turn.

What is Degree?

The degree is the most commonly used unit of angle, with one full rotation divided into 360 degrees. This system is believed to originate from ancient Babylonian astronomy, where a year of roughly 360 days suggested dividing a circle into 360 parts. Degrees are used everywhere in daily life: compass bearings, slopes, architecture, and geometry. A right angle is 90 degrees, a straight angle is 180 degrees, and a full rotation is 360 degrees.