Second to Turn Conversion

Convert between Second and Turn quickly and accurately.

From Second

To Turn

turn

How to Convert Second to Turn

Conversion Formula

1 " = 8E-7 turn

1 turn = 1295999.896 "

Example

Convert 15 " to turn:

15 " = 15 × 8E-7 turn = 0 turn

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

Turn

turn

Definition

Turn is a unit of angle measurement equal to one complete rotation or 360 degrees. It represents a full turn around a circle.

History/Origin

The turn as a unit of measurement has been used since ancient times to describe complete rotations.

Current Use

Turns are used in mechanical engineering, physics, rotational motion calculations, and describing complete rotations.

Multiplier

360

Offset