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Arcseconds to Degrees Converter

Convert arcseconds (″) to degrees (°)

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Result

0.000277777778 °
Degrees

1 ″ = 0.000277777778 °

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How to convert arcseconds to degrees

There are 3,600 arcseconds in one degree, so divide the number of arcseconds by 3,600.

° = ″ ÷ 3,600

1 ″ = 0.0002777778 ° · 1 ° = 3,600 ″

Worked example

To convert 5 arcseconds to degrees: 5 ″ ÷ 3,600 = 0.001388889 °.

About arcseconds (″)

An arcsecond is 1/60 of an arcminute, used in astronomy.

About degrees (°)

A degree is 1/360 of a full turn, the everyday unit for angles.

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Frequently asked questions

How many degrees are in one arcsecond?

One arcsecond equals 0.0002777778 degrees.

How many arcseconds are in one degree?

One degree equals 3,600 arcseconds.

How do I convert arcseconds to degrees?

Use the formula ° = ″ ÷ 3,600. For example, 5 ″ ÷ 3,600 = 0.001388889 °.