1 Second to Radians

1" ≈ 4.8481e-6 rad

Calculation: rad = 1" × 4.84814 × 10⁻⁶ ≈ 4.8481e-6 rad

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How wide is 1"?

1 second (0 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

What does 1" look like?

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1 second (0 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

How to Convert Second to Radian

1 second = 4.84814 × 10-6 radians

Radian = Second × 4.84814 × 10-6

Example: 1" × 4.84814 × 10-6 = 4.8481 × 10-6 rad

Reverse Conversion

To convert radians back to seconds:

  • Remember, 1 radian equals 206265 seconds.
  • To convert 4.8481 × 10-6 rad to", multiply 4.8481 × 10-6 x 206265, resulting in 1".

1 " is also equal to:

  • 0.00027778 degree
  • 0.00030864 gradian
About these units

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.

Radian: The radian (rad) is the SI derived unit of plane angle. It is defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius.Although mathematically dimensionless, th...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 second in radians?

1 second equals 4.8481 × 10⁻⁶ radians. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 4.84814 × 10⁻⁶.

What does 1 second look like in radians?

1 second (4.8481 × 10⁻⁶ radians) is a fraction of an arc minute; 3600 arc seconds make one degree.

How do you calculate 1 second to radians?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 4.84814 × 10⁻⁶. The calculation is 1 × 4.84814 × 10⁻⁶ = 4.8481 × 10⁻⁶ radians. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between seconds and radians, see the seconds to radians 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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