Common Converters

Convert Degrees to Seconds of Arc

Use our accurate converter to change degrees into seconds of arc. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change degrees to seconds of arc, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Degrees = 3,599.999712 Seconds of Arc

Degrees to Seconds of Arc
Pre-defined calculator for direct degrees to seconds of arc conversion.
Degrees (°)
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Seconds of Arc (")
Formula: 1 Degrees = 3,599.999712 Seconds

Unit Information

About Degrees

Definition: A degree is a unit for measuring angles in a circle.

History: The idea of 360 degrees in a full circle comes from ancient math.

Where it is used: The most common unit for geometry, maps, and directions.

Degrees to Seconds of Arc Conversion Table

Degrees [deg]Seconds of Arc [arcsec]
0.01 deg35.99999712 arcsec
0.1 deg359.9999712 arcsec
1 deg3,599.999712 arcsec
2 deg7,199.999424 arcsec
3 deg10,799.9991360001 arcsec
5 deg17,999.9985600001 arcsec
10 deg35,999.9971200002 arcsec
20 deg71,999.9942400005 arcsec
50 deg179,999.9856000012 arcsec
100 deg359,999.9712000023 arcsec
1000 deg3,599,999.712000023 arcsec

How to Convert Degrees to Seconds of Arc

Calculation: To convert degrees to seconds of arc, multiply the value by the conversion factor (3,599.999712).

Example: convert 15 deg to arcsec:
15 deg = 15 × 3,599.999712 arcsec = 53,999.9956800003 arcsec

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