Arcsecond to Degree Converter
1 arcsecond is about 0.0002777777778 degrees. Convert arcseconds (″) to degrees (°) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Arcsecond to Degree conversion
How to convert arcseconds to degrees
To convert arcseconds to degrees, divide the number of arcseconds by 3600.
Formula
° = ″ ÷ 3600
Examples
- 5 ″ = 5 ÷ 3600 ≈ 0.001388888889 °
- 25 ″ = 25 ÷ 3600 ≈ 0.006944444444 °
- 100 ″ = 100 ÷ 3600 ≈ 0.02777777778 °
Arcsecond to Degree conversion table
| Arcsecond (″) | Degree (°) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ″ | 0.00002777777778 ° |
| 0.5 ″ | 0.0001388888889 ° |
| 1 ″ | 0.0002777777778 ° |
| 2 ″ | 0.0005555555556 ° |
| 3 ″ | 0.0008333333333 ° |
| 5 ″ | 0.001388888889 ° |
| 10 ″ | 0.002777777778 ° |
| 20 ″ | 0.005555555556 ° |
| 25 ″ | 0.006944444444 ° |
| 50 ″ | 0.01388888889 ° |
| 100 ″ | 0.02777777778 ° |
| 250 ″ | 0.06944444444 ° |
| 500 ″ | 0.1388888889 ° |
| 1000 ″ | 0.2777777778 ° |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many degrees are in one arcsecond?
- One arcsecond is about 0.0002777777778 degrees.
- How do I convert degrees to arcseconds?
- To convert degrees to arcseconds, multiply the number of degrees by 3600. The formula is ″ = ° × 3600.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 3600 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a arcsecond or a degree?
- A degree is 3600 times larger than a arcsecond. In other words, a arcsecond is exactly 1/3600 of a degree.