Reference for Processing version 1.2. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know.
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Name |
radians() |
Examples |
float deg = 45.0;
float rad = radians(deg);
println(deg + " degrees is " + rad + " radians"); |
Description |
Converts a degree measurement to its corresponding value in radians. Radians and degrees are two ways of measuring the same thing. There are 360 degrees in a circle and 2*PI radians in a circle. For example, 90° = PI/2 = 1.5707964. All trigonometric methods in Processing require their parameters to be specified in radians. |
Syntax |
radians(angle) |
Parameters |
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Returns |
float |
Usage |
Web & Application |
Related |
degrees()
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Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT