Arcseconds to degrees converter
Degrees (°)
1 arcsecond = 0.0002777777778 degrees
How to convert arcseconds to degrees
° = ″ × 0.000277777777778
Multiply the number of arcseconds by 0.000277777777778 to get degrees. Going the other way, divide by 0.000277777777778 (or multiply by 3600).
One arcsecond is exactly defined as 0.000277777777778 degrees (to 12 significant figures), and one degree is 3600 arcseconds.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 arcseconds: 5 × 0.000277777777778 = 0.001388888889 0.001388888889 degrees.
- Convert 12.5 arcseconds: 12.5 × 0.000277777777778 = 0.003472222222 0.003472222222 degrees.
- Convert 250 arcseconds: 250 × 0.000277777777778 = 0.06944444444 0.06944444444 degrees.
Quick-reference table
| ″ | ° |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0002777777778 |
| 2 | 0.0005555555556 |
| 3 | 0.0008333333333 |
| 5 | 0.001388888889 |
| 10 | 0.002777777778 |
| 15 | 0.004166666667 |
| 20 | 0.005555555556 |
| 25 | 0.006944444444 |
| 50 | 0.01388888889 |
| 75 | 0.02083333333 |
| 100 | 0.02777777778 |
| 1,000 | 0.2777777778 |
| ° | ″ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,600 |
| 2 | 7,200 |
| 3 | 10,800 |
| 5 | 18,000 |
| 10 | 36,000 |
| 15 | 54,000 |
| 20 | 72,000 |
| 25 | 90,000 |
| 50 | 180,000 |
| 75 | 270,000 |
| 100 | 360,000 |
| 1,000 | 3,600,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many degrees are in 1 arcsecond?
1 arcsecond equals 0.0002777777778 degrees.
What is the formula to convert arcseconds to degrees?
Use ° = ″ × 0.000277777777778. Multiply the number of arcseconds by 0.000277777777778 to get degrees. Going the other way, divide by 0.000277777777778 (or multiply by 3600).
What is 100 arcseconds in degrees?
100 arcseconds is 0.02777777778 degrees.