Degrees to Arc Seconds

Convert degrees (°) to arc seconds (″) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Degrees (°)

Arc Seconds (″)

″

1 ° = 3600 ″

Full precision:3600 ″

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 degrees to arc seconds, we multiply by 3600 because one degree equals exactly 3600 arc seconds.

1 degree = 3600 arc seconds

Since each degree contains 3600 arc seconds, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 3600 = 3600 arc seconds

So 1 degrees = 3600 arc seconds.

✓Quick check: 3600 ÷ 3600 = 1 degrees

How to Convert Degrees to Arc Seconds

To convert degrees to arc seconds, multiply the value by 3600.

Arc Seconds = Degrees × 3600

1 degree = 3600 arc seconds

Tip: To convert arc seconds back to degrees, divide by 3600.

Example 1: 1 ° = 3600 ″
1 × 3600 = 3600

Example 2: 5 ° = 17999.99 ″
5 × 3600 = 17999.99

Example 3: 10 ° = 35999.97 ″
10 × 3600 = 35999.97