Arcsecond to Degree Converter
Convert arcsecond to degree instantly.
Standard angle units
degree 0.0278
radian 0.0005
gradian 0.0309
arcminute 1.667
turn 0.0001
Fun comparisons
clock hour marks 🕐~ Less than 0.01
pizza slices (1/8) 🍕~ Less than 0.01
right angles 📐~ Less than 0.01
compass quarter turns 🧭~ Less than 0.01
How to convert arcsecond to degree
Enter your angle in arcsecond and get the equivalent in degree instantly. Key reference points: a full circle is 360 degrees (2π radians / 400 gradians / 1 turn), and a right angle is 90 degrees (π/2 radians).
Arcseconds measure extremely small angles in astronomy and geodesy. There are exactly 3600 arcseconds in one degree.
Need the opposite direction? Convert degree to arcsecond just as easily, or explore all our angle conversions.
Common arcsecond to degree conversions
| Arcsecond (arcsec) | Degree (deg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000277778 |
| 5 | 0.00138889 |
| 10 | 0.00277778 |
| 25 | 0.00694444 |
| 50 | 0.0138889 |
| 100 | 0.0277778 |
| 500 | 0.138889 |
| 1000 | 0.277778 |
Frequently asked questions
1 arcsecond equals 0.000277778 degree.
Multiply by 0.000277778. For example, 5 arcsec = 0.00138889 deg.
3600 arcseconds equals exactly 1 degree.
1 degree equals 3600 arcsecond.
100 arcsecond equals 0.0277778 degree.