# RADIANS function
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The RADIANS function converts an angle in degrees to its equivalent in radians. 

## Syntax
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```
RADIANS(number)
```

## Argument
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 *number*   
The input parameter is a `DOUBLE PRECISION` number. 

## Return type
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`DOUBLE PRECISION`

## Example
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To return the radian equivalent of 180 degrees, use the following example. 

```
SELECT RADIANS(180);

+-------------------+
|      radians      |
+-------------------+
| 3.141592653589793 |
+-------------------+
```