Arcseconds to Degrees
1 Arcsecond = 0.0002777777778 Degrees
2.777777778 × 10⁻⁴
0.0002777777778(2.777777778 × 10⁻⁴)
About these units
Arcseconds
The arcsecond equals 1/60 of an arcminute, or 1/3600 of a degree, used for very precise angles such as star positions.
Degrees
The degree divides a full circle into 360 parts, a convention inherited from ancient Babylonian astronomy. It's the everyday angle unit.
Conversion formula
To convert Arcsecond to Degree, multiply the value by 0.0002777777778 (2.777777778 × 10⁻⁴).
Quick reference
| Arcseconds | Degrees |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0002777777778 (2.777777778 × 10⁻⁴) |
| 2 | 0.0005555555556 (5.555555556 × 10⁻⁴) |
| 5 | 0.001388888889 (1.388888889 × 10⁻³) |
| 10 | 0.002777777778 (2.777777778 × 10⁻³) |
| 100 | 0.02777777778 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Degrees are in one Arcsecond?
- 1 Arcsecond = 0.0002777777778 (2.777777778 × 10⁻⁴) Degrees.
- How many Arcseconds are in one Degree?
- 1 Degree = 3,600 Arcseconds.