Second to Degree Conversion

Convert between Second and Degree quickly and accurately.

From Second

To Degree

How to Convert Second to Degree

Conversion Formula

1 " = 0 °

1 ° = 3600 "

Example

Convert 15 " to °:

15 " = 15 × 0 ° = 0.004 °

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

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

Degree

Definition

Degree is a unit of measurement for angles, equal to 1/360 of a full rotation. It is the most commonly used unit for measuring angles in everyday applications, mathematics, and engineering.

History/Origin

The degree was first used by ancient Babylonian astronomers around 2000 BCE. They divided a circle into 360 parts, likely because 360 has many divisors and is close to the number of days in a year.

Current Use

Degrees are used in navigation, construction, astronomy, mathematics, engineering, surveying, and many other fields where angle measurement is required.

Multiplier

Offset