Quadrant to Second Conversion

Convert between Quadrant and Second quickly and accurately.

From Quadrant

quadrant

To Second

How to Convert Quadrant to Second

Conversion Formula

1 quadrant = 323999.974 "

1 " = 0 quadrant

Example

Convert 15 quadrant to ":

15 quadrant = 15 × 323999.974 " = 4859999.611 "

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Quadrant

quadrant

Definition

Quadrant is a unit of angle measurement equal to 90 degrees or one-quarter of a full circle. It represents a right angle.

History/Origin

The quadrant was used in ancient astronomy and navigation instruments. It represents one-quarter of a circle.

Current Use

Quadrants are used in geometry, navigation, coordinate systems, and astronomical measurements.

Multiplier

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