Degrees Symbol Calculator

The degrees symbol (°) is a small circle used to indicate degrees in measurements of temperature, angles, and other quantities. This calculator helps you insert the degrees symbol correctly and understand its various uses.

What is the degrees symbol?

The degrees symbol (°) is a typographical symbol that represents degrees of angle or temperature. It's a small circle that appears above the numeral 0 (zero) in the Unicode character set. The symbol is used in many scientific, technical, and everyday contexts.

The degrees symbol is distinct from the degree symbol (˚), which is a smaller circle used in some European languages. The degrees symbol is more commonly used in English-speaking countries.

In Unicode, the degrees symbol is represented by the code point U+00B0. It's available on most keyboards through special character insertion or by using keyboard shortcuts on different operating systems.

How to use this calculator

This calculator helps you insert the degrees symbol into your text. Simply enter your measurement value in the input field and click "Calculate" to see the result with the degrees symbol.

Result = Input Value + "°"

For example, if you enter "25", the calculator will display "25°". This is useful for quickly adding the degrees symbol to temperature readings, angle measurements, or any other degree-based values.

Common uses of degrees symbol

The degrees symbol is used in several key areas:

Temperature measurement (e.g., 25°C, 77°F)
Angle measurement in geometry and trigonometry
Latitude and longitude coordinates
Scientific measurements and data
Technical specifications and documentation

Understanding when and how to use the degrees symbol correctly is important for clear communication in technical and scientific contexts.

Temperature conversion

The degrees symbol is most commonly associated with temperature measurements. Here are the standard temperature scales that use the degrees symbol:

Scale	Symbol	Range
Celsius	°C	-273.15 to 100°C (absolute zero to boiling point of water)
Fahrenheit	°F	-459.67 to 212°F (absolute zero to boiling point of water)
Kelvin	K	0 to 373.15 K (absolute zero to boiling point of water)

When converting between these scales, the degrees symbol is typically included in the final measurement. For example, 0°C is 32°F, and 100°C is 212°F.

Angle measurement

The degrees symbol is also used to measure angles in geometry and trigonometry. A full circle is 360°, with each degree representing 1/360th of a full rotation.

In radians, a full circle is 2π radians, which is approximately 6.283 radians. The conversion between degrees and radians is important in many mathematical and scientific applications.

Common angle measurements include:

Right angle: 90°
Straight angle: 180°
Full rotation: 360°

Understanding angle measurements in degrees is fundamental to many areas of mathematics and physics.

FAQ

How do I type the degrees symbol?: You can type the degrees symbol by pressing Alt+0176 on Windows or Option+Shift+8 on Mac. Alternatively, you can use the character map on your operating system.
Is the degrees symbol the same as the degree symbol?: No, the degrees symbol (°) is larger and used for temperature and angle measurements, while the degree symbol (˚) is smaller and used in some European languages.
What is the Unicode code for the degrees symbol?: The degrees symbol is represented by the Unicode code point U+00B0. This is the standard code used in digital text and web content.
Can I use the degrees symbol in scientific papers?: Yes, the degrees symbol is commonly used in scientific papers, technical documents, and academic writing to indicate temperature and angle measurements.
Is there a difference between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit?: Yes, degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F) are different temperature scales with different zero points and scales. The conversion between them requires a mathematical formula.