Turns (tr)
A turn, also called a revolution, rotation or cycle, is one complete rotation, 360° or 2π radians.
Convert turns to any angle unit
1 turn = 360 degrees
Quick facts
1 turn in other units
| Degrees | 360 ° |
| Radians | 6.283185307 rad |
| Arcminutes | 21,600 ′ |
| Arcseconds | 1,296,000 ″ |
| Gradians | 400 grad |
| Milliradians | 6,283.185307 mrad |
| NATO mils | 6,400 mil |
What is a turn?
A turn, also called a revolution, rotation or cycle, is one complete rotation, 360° or 2π radians. It is the natural unit for counting rotations of wheels, shafts and figure skaters.
Where the turn sits among angle units
The turn is number 24 of 24 on our scale of angle units, ordered from smallest to largest.
Turns in real life
- A figure skater's quadruple jump is 4 turns (4.5 for a quad Axel)
- A skateboarder's "900" is 2.5 turns
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Frequently asked questions
What is a turn?
A turn, also called a revolution, rotation or cycle, is one complete rotation, 360° or 2π radians.
How is the turn defined?
One full rotation: 360° or 2π rad.
How many degrees are in a turn?
One turn equals 360 degrees.
How many radians are in a turn?
One turn equals 6.283185307 radians.
How many arcminutes are in a turn?
One turn equals 21,600 arcminutes.