Degrees to Arcseconds
1 degree = 3,600 arcseconds. To convert degrees (°) to arcseconds (″), multiply by 3,600.
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How to convert degrees to arcseconds
″ = ° × 3,600 Example: convert 8 degrees to arcseconds.
8 ° × 3,600 = 28,800 ″
The same relationship in reverse: 1 arcsecond = 0.000277777778 degrees, so you can also divide by 0.000277777778. Need the other direction? Use the arcseconds to degrees converter.
You will typically need this conversion for astronomy and geodesy.
Degrees to Arcseconds conversion chart
| 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 ″ |
| 15 ° | 54,000 ″ |
| 20 ° | 72,000 ″ |
| 25 ° | 90,000 ″ |
| 30 ° | 108,000 ″ |
| 40 ° | 144,000 ″ |
| 50 ° | 180,000 ″ |
| 75 ° | 270,000 ″ |
| 100 ° | 360,000 ″ |
| 250 ° | 900,000 ″ |
| 500 ° | 1,800,000 ″ |
| 1,000 ° | 3,600,000 ″ |
Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.
About the units
Degree (°)
1/360 of a full turn. The everyday unit for angles, compass bearings and map coordinates.
Arcsecond (″)
1/60 of an arcminute. Used in astronomy and precise GPS coordinates.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcseconds are in a degree?
1 degree = 3,600 arcseconds. Going the other way, 1 arcsecond = 0.000277777778 degrees.
How do I convert degrees to arcseconds?
To convert degrees to arcseconds, multiply by 3,600. The formula is ″ = ° × 3,600.
What is 8 ° in ″?
8 degrees is 28,800 arcseconds (8 ° × 3,600 = 28,800 ″).