How to convert arcseconds to degrees
To convert arcseconds (arcsec) to degrees (°), divide the value in arcseconds by 3,600.
° = arcsec ÷ 3,600
Example: 10 arcsec = 0.002777777778 °.
You can also type 10 arcsec to ° into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 arcsec + 1 °.
Arcseconds to Degrees conversion table
| Arcseconds | Degrees |
|---|---|
| 0.01 arcsec | 0.0000027777778 ° |
| 0.1 arcsec | 0.000027777778 ° |
| 0.25 arcsec | 0.000069444444 ° |
| 0.5 arcsec | 0.00013888889 ° |
| 1 arcsec | 0.00027777778 ° |
| 2 arcsec | 0.00055555556 ° |
| 3 arcsec | 0.00083333333 ° |
| 4 arcsec | 0.0011111111 ° |
| 5 arcsec | 0.0013888889 ° |
| 6 arcsec | 0.0016666667 ° |
| 7 arcsec | 0.0019444444 ° |
| 8 arcsec | 0.0022222222 ° |
| 9 arcsec | 0.0025 ° |
| 10 arcsec | 0.0027777778 ° |
| 12 arcsec | 0.0033333333 ° |
| 15 arcsec | 0.0041666667 ° |
| 20 arcsec | 0.0055555556 ° |
| 25 arcsec | 0.0069444444 ° |
| 30 arcsec | 0.0083333333 ° |
| 40 arcsec | 0.011111111 ° |
| 50 arcsec | 0.013888889 ° |
| 60 arcsec | 0.016666667 ° |
| 75 arcsec | 0.020833333 ° |
| 100 arcsec | 0.027777778 ° |
| 250 arcsec | 0.069444444 ° |
| 500 arcsec | 0.13888889 ° |
| 1,000 arcsec | 0.27777778 ° |
Converting degrees back to arcseconds
1 ° = 3,600 arcsec. See the Degrees to Arcseconds converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Arcsecond (arcsec)
A unit of angle.
Degree (°)
One 360th of a full turn.
A full turn is 360 degrees, 2π radians or 400 gradians. The radian is the SI derived unit: the angle that subtends an arc equal in length to the radius.
Questions and answers
How many degrees are in a arcsecond?
One arcsecond (arcsec) equals 0.0002777777778 degrees (°).
How do I convert arcseconds to degrees?
To convert arcseconds to degrees, divide the value in arcseconds by 3,600. The formula is ° = arcsec ÷ 3,600. For example, 10 arcsec = 0.0027777778 °.
What is 10 arcsec in °?
10 arcseconds is 0.002777777778 degrees.
Which is bigger, a arcsecond or a degree?
A degree is bigger: 1 ° = 3,600 arcsec.
Does this arcsec to ° converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.