Degrees to Arcseconds (° to ") Converter
1 degree (°) = 3,600 arcseconds ("). To convert degrees to arcseconds, multiply by 3,600: 90 ° × 3,600 = 324,000 ".
Quick facts
- 1 ° = 3,600 "
- 1 " = 0.000277778 °
- Formula: " = ° × 3,600
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 3600
How to convert degrees to arcseconds
- Take the value in degrees.
- Multiply it by 3,600 (the number of arcseconds in one degree).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example (a right angle): 90 ° × 3,600 = 324000 ".
To convert arcseconds back to degrees, multiply by 0.000277778, or divide by 3,600.
Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition (the radian).
Degrees to Arcseconds conversion table
| Degrees [°] | Arcseconds ["] |
|---|---|
| 0.001 ° | 3.6 " |
| 0.01 ° | 36 " |
| 0.1 ° | 360 " |
| 0.5 ° | 1800 " |
| 1 ° | 3600 " |
| 2 ° | 7199.9999999999 " |
| 5 ° | 17999.9999999999 " |
| 10 ° | 35999.9999999997 " |
° to " chart from 1 to 100
- 1 ° 3600 "
- 2 ° 7200 "
- 3 ° 10800 "
- 4 ° 14400 "
- 5 ° 18000 "
- 6 ° 21600 "
- 7 ° 25200 "
- 8 ° 28800 "
- 9 ° 32400 "
- 10 ° 36000 "
- 11 ° 39600 "
- 12 ° 43200 "
- 13 ° 46800 "
- 14 ° 50400 "
- 15 ° 54000 "
- 16 ° 57600 "
- 17 ° 61200 "
- 18 ° 64800 "
- 19 ° 68400 "
- 20 ° 72000 "
- 25 ° 90000 "
- 30 ° 108000 "
- 35 ° 126000 "
- 40 ° 144000 "
- 45 ° 162000 "
- 50 ° 180000 "
- 55 ° 198000 "
- 60 ° 216000 "
- 65 ° 234000 "
- 70 ° 252000 "
- 75 ° 270000 "
- 80 ° 288000 "
- 85 ° 306000 "
- 90 ° 324000 "
- 95 ° 342000 "
- 100 ° 360000 "
Arcseconds to Degrees conversion table
| Arcseconds ["] | Degrees [°] |
|---|---|
| 1 " | 0.0002777778 ° |
| 10 " | 0.0027777778 ° |
| 100 " | 0.0277777778 ° |
| 1000 " | 0.2777777778 ° |
| 10000 " | 2.7777777778 ° |
| 100000 " | 27.7777777778 ° |
| 1000000 " | 277.7777777778 ° |
Degrees vs Arcseconds
| Degree | Arcsecond | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | ° | " |
| Equals | 1 ° = 3,600 " | 1 " = 0.000277778 ° |
What is a degree?
One 360th of a full rotation. The everyday unit for angles in geometry, navigation, and construction.
What is an arcsecond?
One 60th of an arcminute, or 1/3600 of a degree. Used in astronomy for very small angular measurements, such as star positions.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcseconds are in a degree?
There are 3,600 arcseconds in 1 degree (1 ° = 3600 ").
How many degrees are in an arcsecond?
There are 0.000277778 degrees in 1 arcsecond (1 " = 0.0002777778 °).
How do I convert degrees to arcseconds?
Multiply the number of degrees by 3,600. For example, 10 ° × 3,600 = 36,000 ". To convert back, multiply by 0.000277778.
What is 10 ° in arcseconds?
10 ° = 36,000 ".
What is 100 ° in arcseconds?
100 ° = 360,000 ".
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition (the radian)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
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