# DEGREES

Converts **x** from radians to degrees.

## Syntax

```sql
DEGREES (x)

```

## Arguments

* x: the argument in radians

## Return Type

Float or double.

## Examples

```sql
SELECT DEGREES(PI() / 2);

```

```output

+-------------------+
| DEGREES(PI() / 2) |
+-------------------+
|                90 |
+-------------------+

```

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Modified at: February 24, 2023

Source: [/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/numeric-functions/degrees/](https://docs.singlestore.com/db/v9.1/reference/sql-reference/numeric-functions/degrees/)

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