Degrees to Arc Seconds

What is Degrees to Arc Seconds Converter?

This tool converts Degree (°) to Arc Second (″) quickly and accurately. Whether you're working with trigonometry, navigation, or physics calculations, this converter provides instant results.

Understanding the Units

Degree (°): The most common unit of angle measurement. One full rotation equals 360 degrees. Used in everyday applications, navigation, and education.

Arc Second (″): One sixtieth of an arc minute or 1/3600 of a degree. Used for precise astronomical measurements and geodetic coordinates.

Who Uses This Conversion?

• Students: Learning trigonometry and geometry
• Engineers: Working with rotational mechanics and control systems
• Navigators: Converting compass bearings and coordinates
• Astronomers: Measuring celestial positions and angles
• Surveyors: Working with land measurements

Privacy

All conversions happen in your browser. No data is stored or sent to any server.

How to Use

Converting Degrees to Arc Seconds takes just seconds:

1. Enter the Degrees value in the first input field
2. View the Arc Seconds result instantly in the second field
3. Copy the result using the copy button if needed

Reverse Conversion

Need to convert Arc Seconds to Degrees instead? Simply click the swap button (↔) to reverse the conversion direction, or type in the Arc Seconds field directly.

Tips for Accurate Conversions

• Use decimal points for precise values (e.g., 45.5 instead of 46)
• Large numbers are automatically formatted with thousand separators
• Results update instantly as you type

Common Applications

• Trigonometric calculations
• Navigation and compass readings
• Astronomy and celestial measurements
• Engineering and physics problems

Features

Instant Conversion

Results appear as you type, with no need to click a convert button. The calculation uses precise conversion factors for accurate results.

Bidirectional Input

Type in either field and the other updates automatically. This makes it easy to work in whichever direction you need.

Copy Results

Click the copy button next to any value to copy it to your clipboard for use in documents, emails, or other applications.

Quick Reference Table

The reference section shows common Degrees-to-Arc Seconds conversions at a glance for quick lookups.

Unit Flexibility

Use the dropdown menus to switch to other angle units if needed. The converter supports Degrees, Radians, Gradians, Turns, Arc Minutes, Arc Seconds, and more.

Mobile Friendly

The converter works on all devices - desktop, tablet, and mobile. Convert angle units anywhere you need them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Degrees to Arc Seconds?

To convert Degree to Arc Second, multiply the ° value by 3,600. For example, 1 ° = 3,600 ″.

What is the formula for Degrees to Arc Seconds?

The conversion formula is: ″ = ° × 3,600. Conversely, to convert back: ° = ″ × 0.0002777778.

What is Degree?

The most common unit of angle measurement. One full rotation equals 360 degrees. Used in everyday applications, navigation, and education.

What is Arc Second?

One sixtieth of an arc minute or 1/3600 of a degree. Used for precise astronomical measurements and geodetic coordinates.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes, the converter uses mathematically precise conversion factors. For example, 1 radian = 180/π degrees. Results are accurate for scientific and engineering applications.

Can I convert other angle units?

Yes, use the dropdown menus to select from many angle units including Degrees, Radians, Gradians, Turns, Arc Minutes, Arc Seconds, and more.

Does this work offline?

Once the page loads, all calculations happen in your browser. However, you need an internet connection for the initial page load.