1 Degree to Seconds

1° = 3600"

Calculation: " = 1° × 3600 = 3600"

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How wide is 1°?

1 degrees is comparable to the angle a clock minute hand sweeps in a few seconds to one minute.

What does 1° look like?

Illustration of a clock minute hand movement
1 degrees is comparable to the angle a clock minute hand sweeps in a few seconds to one minute.

Did you know? Thumb width at arm's length is 1°.

Your thumb held at arm's length covers about 1-2° of sky. Astronomers use this as a quick reference.

How to Convert Degree to Second

1 degree = 3600 seconds

Second = Degree × 3600

Example: 1° × 3600 = 3600"

Reverse Conversion

To convert seconds back to degrees:

  • Remember, 1 second equals 0.000277778 degrees.
  • To convert 3600" to°, multiply 3600 x 0.000277778, resulting in 1°.

1 ° is also equal to:

  • 0.017453 radian
  • 1.1111 gradian
  • 0.0027778 turn
About these units

Degree: The degree (°) is a non-SI unit of plane angle defined as 1/360 of a full rotation.It is accepted for use with the SI due to its long-standing practical importance in navigation, surveying, engineeri...

Second: An arcsecond (second of arc) is 1/60 of an arcminute.It is common in astronomy, surveying, astrometry, and precision optics for high-precision angles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 degree in seconds?

1 degree equals 3600 seconds. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 3600.

What does 1 degree look like in seconds?

1 degree (3600 seconds) is a small angle used in precision instruments and fine adjustments.

How do you calculate 1 degree to seconds?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 3600. The calculation is 1 × 3600 = 3600 seconds. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between degrees and seconds, see the degrees to seconds converter.

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Conversion factors verified against BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 turn = 2π rad = 360° (exact, ISO 80000-3). Last reviewed: March 2026
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