Sign to Second Conversion

Convert between Sign and Second quickly and accurately.

From Sign

sign

To Second

How to Convert Sign to Second

Conversion Formula

1 sign = 107999.991 "

1 " = 0 sign

Example

Convert 15 sign to ":

15 sign = 15 × 107999.991 " = 1619999.87 "

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

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