Degrees to Arcseconds Converter
Convert degrees (°) to arcseconds (″)
Result
3,600 ″
Arcseconds
1 ° = 3,600 ″
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How to convert degrees to arcseconds
One degree equals 3,600 arcseconds, so multiply the number of degrees by 3,600.
″ = ° × 3,600
1 ° = 3,600 ″ · 1 ″ = 0.0002777778 °
Worked example
To convert 5 degrees to arcseconds: 5 ° × 3,600 = 18,000 ″.
About degrees (°)
A degree is 1/360 of a full turn, the everyday unit for angles.
About arcseconds (″)
An arcsecond is 1/60 of an arcminute, used in astronomy.
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Frequently asked questions
How many arcseconds are in one degree?
One degree equals 3,600 arcseconds.
How many degrees are in one arcsecond?
One arcsecond equals 0.0002777778 degrees.
How do I convert degrees to arcseconds?
Use the formula ″ = ° × 3,600. For example, 5 ° × 3,600 = 18,000 ″.