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Convert arcseconds to degrees

Convert arcseconds (″) to degrees (°). 1″ = 0.000277778°, and 1° = 3,600″.

1″ = 0.000277778°

Arcseconds to Degrees formula

° = ″ ÷ 3,600

Divide the number of arcseconds by 3,600.

Example: To convert 1″ to degrees: 1 ÷ 3,600 = 0.000277778°.

Quick answers

What is 1″ in degrees?
1″ = 0.000277778°
What is 3,600″ in degrees?
3,600″ = 1°

Arcseconds to Degrees conversion table

Degrees to Arcseconds table
arcseconds (″)degrees (°)
1″0.000277778°
10″0.00277778°
30″0.00833333°
60″0.0166667°
100″0.0277778°
1,000″0.277778°
3,600″1°

Frequently asked questions

How many arcseconds are in a degree?

There are 3,600 arcseconds in a degree (1° = 3,600″), so 1″ = 0.000277778°.

How do I convert arcseconds to degrees?

Divide the number of arcseconds by 3,600. To convert 1″ to degrees: 1 ÷ 3,600 = 0.000277778°.

Is the Arcseconds to Degrees conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so 1 arcsecond is exactly 0.000277777777778 degrees. Results on this page are rounded to six significant digits; pick more decimals in the converter if you need them.

What is 1″ in degrees?

1″ = 0.000277778°.

How do I convert degrees back to arcseconds?

Use the reverse relationship: 1° = 3,600″. The Degrees to Arcseconds page has a converter and a full table.

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