second of arc to degree
Live second of arc (″) to degree (°) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from second of arc to degree. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| second of arc (″) | → | degree (°) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 ″ | → | 2.7778e-7 ° |
| 0.01 ″ | → | 2.7778e-6 ° |
| 0.1 ″ | → | 2.7778e-5 ° |
| 0.5 ″ | → | 0.000139 ° |
| 1 ″ | → | 0.000278 ° |
| 2 ″ | → | 0.000556 ° |
| 5 ″ | → | 0.001389 ° |
| 10 ″ | → | 0.002778 ° |
| 100 ″ | → | 0.027778 ° |
| 1,000 ″ | → | 0.277778 ° |
About the second of arc
1/3600 degree. Astronomy.
About the degree
1/360 of a full turn. Compass, latitude.
How second of arc to degree conversion works
Both units belong to Angle. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (rad), then expresses that same quantity in degree.
The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.
Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert second of arc to degree?
Multiply the second of arc value by 0.000278 to get it in degree. For example, 10 ″ = 0.0028 °.
What is 1 ″ in °?
1 ″ = 0.000278 °.
What is 100 ″ in °?
100 ″ = 0.0278 °.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 0.000278 (the unit factor ratio).
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