diff --git a/adafruit_lsm9ds1.py b/adafruit_lsm9ds1.py
index f68cf33..72f9a5d 100644
--- a/adafruit_lsm9ds1.py
+++ b/adafruit_lsm9ds1.py
@@ -19,13 +19,14 @@
 
 **Hardware:**
 
-* Adafruit `9-DOF Accel/Mag/Gyro+Temp Breakout Board - LSM9DS1
+* `Adafruit 9-DOF Accel/Mag/Gyro+Temp Breakout Board - LSM9DS1
   <https://www.adafruit.com/product/3387>`_ (Product ID: 3387)
 
 **Software and Dependencies:**
 
 * Adafruit CircuitPython firmware for the supported boards:
   https://circuitpython.org/downloads
+
 * Adafruit's Bus Device library:
   https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_BusDevice
 """
@@ -34,6 +35,7 @@
 __repo__ = "https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_LSM9DS1.git"
 
 import time
+from math import radians
 
 try:
     import struct
@@ -302,10 +304,10 @@ def read_gyro_raw(self):
     @property
     def gyro(self):
         """The gyroscope X, Y, Z axis values as a 3-tuple of
-        degrees/second values.
+        rad/s values.
         """
         raw = self.read_gyro_raw()
-        return map(lambda x: x * self._gyro_dps_digit, raw)
+        return map(lambda x: radians(x * self._gyro_dps_digit), raw)
 
     def read_temp_raw(self):
         """Read the raw temperature sensor value and return it as a 12-bit
diff --git a/examples/lsm9ds1_simpletest.py b/examples/lsm9ds1_simpletest.py
index 1f934f9..bad90df 100644
--- a/examples/lsm9ds1_simpletest.py
+++ b/examples/lsm9ds1_simpletest.py
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
         "Magnetometer (gauss): ({0:0.3f},{1:0.3f},{2:0.3f})".format(mag_x, mag_y, mag_z)
     )
     print(
-        "Gyroscope (degrees/sec): ({0:0.3f},{1:0.3f},{2:0.3f})".format(
+        "Gyroscope (rad/sec): ({0:0.3f},{1:0.3f},{2:0.3f})".format(
             gyro_x, gyro_y, gyro_z
         )
     )