How to convert degrees to arcseconds
″ = ° × 3,600
Example: 5 ° × 3,600 = 18,000 ″
Degrees to Arcseconds table
| Degrees (°) | Arcseconds (″) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ° | 1,800 ″ |
| 1 ° | 3,600 ″ |
| 2 ° | 7,200 ″ |
| 3 ° | 10,800 ″ |
| 4 ° | 14,400 ″ |
| 5 ° | 18,000 ″ |
| 6 ° | 21,600 ″ |
| 7 ° | 25,200 ″ |
| 8 ° | 28,800 ″ |
| 9 ° | 32,400 ″ |
| 10 ° | 36,000 ″ |
| 15 ° | 54,000 ″ |
| 20 ° | 72,000 ″ |
| 25 ° | 90,000 ″ |
| 30 ° | 108,000 ″ |
| 40 ° | 144,000 ″ |
| 50 ° | 180,000 ″ |
| 75 ° | 270,000 ″ |
| 100 ° | 360,000 ″ |
| 250 ° | 900,000 ″ |
| 500 ° | 1,800,000 ″ |
| 1,000 ° | 3,600,000 ″ |
About these units
Degrees (°): A degree is 1/360 of a full turn.
Arcseconds (″): An arcsecond is 1/60 of an arcminute (1/3,600 of a degree).
Frequently asked questions
How many arcseconds are in 1 degree?
1 degree (°) equals 3,600 arcseconds (″).
How do I convert ° to ″?
Multiply the value in degrees by 3,600. For example, 5 ° × 3,600 = 18,000 ″.
How do I convert arcseconds back to degrees?
Multiply by 0.000277777778 (or divide by 3,600). 1 ″ = 0.000277777778 °.
What is a degree?
A degree is 1/360 of a full turn.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every angle unit at once? Use the Angle Converter.