Convert Arcseconds to Degrees
1 arcsecond = 0.0002777778 degrees. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Arcseconds to Degrees formula
Multiply the number of arcseconds by 0.0002777778 to get degrees.
degrees = arcseconds × 0.0002777778To go the other way: divide the number of degrees by 0.0002777778, or multiply by 3600.
arcseconds = degrees ÷ 0.0002777778Arcseconds to Degrees conversion table
| Arcseconds | Degrees |
|---|---|
| 1 ″ | 0.0002777778 ° |
| 2 ″ | 0.0005555556 ° |
| 3 ″ | 0.0008333333 ° |
| 4 ″ | 0.001111111 ° |
| 5 ″ | 0.001388889 ° |
| 6 ″ | 0.001666667 ° |
| 7 ″ | 0.001944444 ° |
| 8 ″ | 0.002222222 ° |
| 9 ″ | 0.0025 ° |
| 10 ″ | 0.002777778 ° |
| 15 ″ | 0.004166667 ° |
| 20 ″ | 0.005555556 ° |
| 25 ″ | 0.006944444 ° |
| 30 ″ | 0.008333333 ° |
| 40 ″ | 0.01111111 ° |
| 50 ″ | 0.01388889 ° |
| 75 ″ | 0.02083333 ° |
| 100 ″ | 0.02777778 ° |
| 250 ″ | 0.06944444 ° |
| 500 ″ | 0.1388889 ° |
| 1,000 ″ | 0.2777778 ° |
Degrees to Arcseconds conversion table
| Degrees | Arcseconds |
|---|---|
| 1 ° | 3,600 ″ |
| 2 ° | 7,200 ″ |
| 3 ° | 10,800 ″ |
| 4 ° | 14,400 ″ |
| 5 ° | 18,000 ″ |
| 6 ° | 21,600 ″ |
| 7 ° | 25,200 ″ |
| 8 ° | 28,800 ″ |
| 9 ° | 32,400 ″ |
| 10 ° | 36,000 ″ |
About the arcsecond
An arcsecond is one sixtieth of an arcminute, the precision scale of telescopes and GPS coordinates.
About the degree
A degree is one 360th of a full turn, the everyday unit for angles and geographic coordinates.
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees are in a arcsecond?
There are 0.0002777778 degrees in one arcsecond.
How many arcseconds are in a degree?
There are 3,600 arcseconds in one degree.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the arcsecond and the degree is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 arcseconds in degrees?
10 arcseconds equals 0.002777778 degrees.