2 arcseconds to degrees

2 arcseconds is equal to 0.000555556 degrees, or 0.00000969627 rad.

This page explains the formula, works through examples and lists common values in a conversion table.

How to convert arcseconds to degrees

Divide the value in arcseconds by 3,600 to get degrees.

deg = ÷ 3,600
  1. 1Start with the value in arcseconds: 2 arcsec.
  2. 2Apply the formula: ÷ 3,600 = 0.000555555555556.
  3. 3Round to the precision you need: 0.000555556 deg.

Examples

10 arcsec to deg ÷ 3,600
= 0.00277778 deg50 arcsec to deg ÷ 3,600
= 0.0138889 deg250 arcsec to deg ÷ 3,600
= 0.0694444 deg

arcseconds to degrees conversion table

arcseconds (arcsec)degrees (deg)radians (rad)
1 arcsec0.000277778 deg0.00000484814 rad
2 arcsec0.000555556 deg0.00000969627 rad
5 arcsec0.00138889 deg0.0000242407 rad
10 arcsec0.00277778 deg0.0000484814 rad
20 arcsec0.00555556 deg0.0000969627 rad
25 arcsec0.00694444 deg0.000121203 rad
50 arcsec0.0138889 deg0.000242407 rad
75 arcsec0.0208333 deg0.00036361 rad
100 arcsec0.0277778 deg0.000484814 rad
150 arcsec0.0416667 deg0.000727221 rad
200 arcsec0.0555556 deg0.000969627 rad
500 arcsec0.138889 deg0.00242407 rad
1,000 arcsec0.277778 deg0.00484814 rad

2 arcseconds in other units

The same value in every other unit of this category. Each row links to the full conversion.

UnitFormula2 arcsec equals
arcseconds to radiansrad = ÷ 206,264.80.00000969627 rad
arcseconds to degreesdeg = ÷ 3,6000.000555556 deg
arcseconds to gradiansgrad = ÷ 3,2400.000617284 grad
arcseconds to arcminutesarcmin = ÷ 600.0333333 arcmin

degrees to arcseconds

The reverse conversion uses the inverse formula. For example, 2 deg is 7,200 arcsec. Use the degrees to arcseconds converter for other values.

arcsec = × 3,600
1 deg to arcsec5 deg to arcsec10 deg to arcsec25 deg to arcsec50 deg to arcsec100 deg to arcsec500 deg to arcsec1,000 deg to arcsec

About the units

arcsecond (arcsec)

A unit of angle. 1 arcsec = 0.000277778 deg.

degree (deg)

A unit of angle. 1 deg = 3,600 arcsec.

Accuracy and rounding

The calculation uses exact decimal arithmetic, so the conversion itself adds no error. Results are rounded to six significant figures; the formula steps show more digits.

More arcseconds to degrees conversions

1 arcsec to deg3 arcsec to deg4 arcsec to deg5 arcsec to deg6 arcsec to deg7 arcsec to deg10 arcsec to deg20 arcsec to deg25 arcsec to deg50 arcsec to deg75 arcsec to deg100 arcsec to deg150 arcsec to deg200 arcsec to deg250 arcsec to deg500 arcsec to deg1,000 arcsec to deg

FAQ

How many degrees are in 2 arcseconds?

2 arcseconds is equal to 0.000555556 degrees.

How many degrees are in one arcsecond?

One arcsecond is equal to 0.000277778 degrees.

How do I convert degrees back to arcseconds?

Use the formula arcsec = × 3,600. See the degrees to arcseconds converter.