Formula
° to ″ conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
″ = ° x 3,600
Worked example
2 ° = 7,200 ″.
Displayed decimal results approximate irrational conversions that involve pi.
Angle conversion
1 degree (°) equals 3,600 arcsecond (″). Enter any value below to convert from ° to ″.
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1 ° = 3,600 ″
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Radian rad | 0.0174532925 |
| Degree ° | 1 |
| Gradian gon | 1.1111111111 |
| Turn turn | 0.0027777778 |
| Arcminute ′ | 60 |
| Arcsecond ″ | 3,600 |
| NATO mil mil | 17.7777777778 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 ° = 7,200 ″.
Displayed decimal results approximate irrational conversions that involve pi.
Quick reference
| Degree (°) | Arcsecond (″) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 36 |
| 0.1 | 360 |
| 1 | 3,600 |
| 2 | 7,200 |
| 5 | 18,000 |
| 10 | 36,000 |
| 25 | 90,000 |
| 50 | 180,000 |
| 100 | 360,000 |
| 1,000 | 3,600,000.0000000005 |
From unit
One 360th of a full turn.
Symbol: °
To unit
One 60th of an arcminute.
Symbol: ″
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Source
Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: Plane angle. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula ″ = ° x 3,600. 1 degree (°) equals 3,600 arcsecond (″).
Displayed decimal results approximate irrational conversions that involve pi.