Circle to Second Conversion

Convert between Circle and Second quickly and accurately.

From Circle

circle

To Second

How to Convert Circle to Second

Conversion Formula

1 circle = 1295999.896 "

1 " = 8E-7 circle

Example

Convert 15 circle to ":

15 circle = 15 × 1295999.896 " = 19439998.445 "

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Circle

circle

Definition

Circle is a unit of angle measurement equal to one complete turn or 360 degrees. It represents the full angular measure of a circle.

History/Origin

The circle as a unit of angular measurement has been used since ancient times in geometry and astronomy.

Current Use

Circles are used in geometry, engineering, rotational calculations, and describing complete angular measurements.

Multiplier

360

Offset

Second

Definition

Second of arc (arcsecond) is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a minute or 1/3600 of a degree. There are 60 seconds in one minute and 3600 seconds in one degree.

History/Origin

The second of arc was developed as a further subdivision of the minute for extremely precise astronomical measurements. It follows the same sexagesimal system used for time.

Current Use

Seconds are used in astronomy, precision surveying, satellite navigation, and other applications requiring very precise angular measurements.

Multiplier

Offset