I don't understand how this equation calculates angle for hexagons

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The discussion centers on confusion regarding the calculation of angles in a hexagon using the formula 2π/n, where n represents the number of sides. The user questions how this formula yields an angle of 1.047 degrees, which seems incorrect for a hexagon, as they expect a central angle of 60 degrees. They clarify that the angles are measured in radians, noting that 1.047 radians is indeed equivalent to 60 degrees. The user acknowledges that their drawHexagon app works but struggles with the mathematical understanding behind the angle calculation. The conversation highlights a need for a clearer grasp of radians and their application in polygon geometry.
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I don't understand how this equation calculates angle for hexagons...

Hi, I'm learning how to program and I've been studying graphics.

This quote from a programmer confuses me (the quote is a hyperlink to my source):

How does 2pi/n calculate the angle of two vertices relative to the center of a hexagon? I try to plug in some values to test it and the resulting angle is 1.047 degrees which is extremely small and I think I'm misunderstanding the answer.

I have a diagram in my book that also states that the above equation is the angle. I also tested my code (the angle is only a small part of it) and my drawHexagon app works. However, when I do the math, the angle from the center of the hexagon is always 1.047 degrees and that doesn't make sense to me.

Shouldn't the central angle be 60 degrees given that a hexagon has 6 sides?
 
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The angles are being measured in radians.
2pi radians=360 degrees.
1.047 radians=60 degrees.
 
lurflurf said:
The angles are being measured in radians.
2pi radians=360 degrees.
1.047 radians=60 degrees.

Thank you. I really need to brush up on my math.
 
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