Sign to Degree Conversion

Convert between Sign and Degree quickly and accurately.

From Sign

sign

To Degree

How to Convert Sign to Degree

Conversion Formula

1 sign = 30 °

1 ° = 0.033 sign

Example

Convert 15 sign to °:

15 sign = 15 × 30 ° = 450 °

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Sign

sign

Definition

Sign is a unit of angle measurement equal to 30 degrees. It is used in astrology and astronomy to divide the zodiac into 12 equal parts.

History/Origin

The sign was developed in ancient astrology to divide the zodiac into 12 equal parts, each representing one astrological sign.

Current Use

Signs are used in astrology, astronomy, and some historical astronomical calculations.

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