Degree to Arcsecond Converter
1 degree is exactly 3600 arcseconds. Convert degrees (°) to arcseconds (″) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Degree to Arcsecond conversion
How to convert degrees to arcseconds
To convert degrees to arcseconds, multiply the number of degrees by 3600.
Formula
″ = ° × 3600
Examples
- 5 ° = 5 × 3600 = 18000 ″
- 25 ° = 25 × 3600 = 90000 ″
- 100 ° = 100 × 3600 = 360000 ″
Degree to Arcsecond conversion table
| Degree (°) | Arcsecond (″) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ° | 360 ″ |
| 0.5 ° | 1800 ″ |
| 1 ° | 3600 ″ |
| 2 ° | 7200 ″ |
| 3 ° | 10800 ″ |
| 5 ° | 18000 ″ |
| 10 ° | 36000 ″ |
| 20 ° | 72000 ″ |
| 25 ° | 90000 ″ |
| 50 ° | 180000 ″ |
| 100 ° | 360000 ″ |
| 250 ° | 900000 ″ |
| 500 ° | 1800000 ″ |
| 1000 ° | 3600000 ″ |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many arcseconds are in one degree?
- One degree is exactly 3600 arcseconds.
- How do I convert arcseconds to degrees?
- To convert arcseconds to degrees, divide the number of arcseconds 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 degree or a arcsecond?
- A degree is 3600 times larger than a arcsecond. In other words, a arcsecond is exactly 1/3600 of a degree.