Polar to Rectangular Conversion
Convert polar coordinates (r, θ) to rectangular (x, y). Formulas: x = r·cos(θ), y = r·sin(θ). Same as Cartesian; used interchangeably.
Formula
x = r·cos(θ), y = r·sin(θ)
r=10, θ=60°
Inputs
- Radius (r): 10
- Angle θ (degrees): 60
x = 5, y ≈ 8.66
Frequently asked questions
Difference from Cartesian?
None; 'rectangular' and 'Cartesian' refer to same coordinate system