A full turn represents one complete rotation around a point, i.e. a full 360 degrees.
An intuitive angle unit used to describe one or more complete rotations around an axis.
Measurement system: Non-SI, practical unit. SI equivalent: 1 turn = 360° = 2π radians.
Full Turn facts
- Unit name
- Full Turn
- Symbol
- turn
- Category
- Angle
- Measurement system
- Non-SI, practical unit
- SI equivalent
- 1 turn = 360° = 2π radians
- Common uses
- Describing complete mechanical rotations and rotational motion
Definition of the full turn
A full turn represents one complete rotation around a point, i.e. a full 360 degrees.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Non-SI, practical unit
SI equivalent: 1 turn = 360° = 2π radians
History of the full turn
An intuitive angle unit used to describe one or more complete rotations around an axis.
Where is the full turn used?
Describing complete mechanical rotations and rotational motion