One arcsecond is 1/3600 degree.
Arcseconds to Turns Converter — arcsec to turn
Convert Arcsecond (arcsec) to Turn (turn) using the exact conversion factor (1 arcsecond = 7.716049e-7 turn). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Arcseconds to Turns converter
Converter
Angle Converter
Convert radians, degrees, gradians, turns, arcminutes, arcseconds, and milliradians.
One full revolution.
Result = input x 4.84813681e-6 / 6.283185307.
Angle uses radians as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Arcseconds to Turns
Arcsecond and Turn are the two standard ways to measure angles — degrees for everyday and navigational use, radians for calculus and physics — so converting between them comes up constantly in math, engineering, and programming. Specifically: One arcsecond is 1/3600 degree, and one full revolution.
Formula
turns = arcseconds × 7.716049e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 arcsecond equals 0.0000048481368111 base units, and 1 turn equals 6.28318530718 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct arcsecond-to-turn factor of 7.716049e-7.
Simple example
1 arcsec × 7.716049e-7 = 7.716049e-7 turn
1 arcsecond = 7.716049e-7 turns.
Real-world example
90 arcsec × 7.716049e-7 = 0.0000694444 turn
90 arcseconds = 0.0000694444 turns.
Conversion table
| Arcsecond (arcsec) | Turn (turn) |
|---|---|
| 0 arcsec | 0 turn |
| 30 arcsec | 0.0000231481 turn |
| 45 arcsec | 0.0000347222 turn |
| 90 arcsec | 0.0000694444 turn |
| 180 arcsec | 0.0001388889 turn |
| 360 arcsec | 0.0002777778 turn |
Reverse conversion: Turn to Arcsecond
7.716049e-7 turn × 1296000 = 0.9999999504 arcsec
7.716049e-7 turns = 0.9999999504 arcseconds.
arcseconds = turns × 1296000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Turn to Arcsecond.
Understanding the Arcsecond (arcsec)
One arcsecond is 1/3600 degree.
Understanding the Turn (turn)
One full revolution.
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Frequently asked questions
How many turns are in 1 arcsecond?
1 arcsecond equals 7.716049e-7 turns, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert arcsecond to turn?
Multiply the arcsecond value by 7.716049e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert turn back to arcsecond?
Use the reverse factor: 1 turn equals 1,296,000 arcseconds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a arcsecond?
Arcsecond (arcsec) is a unit of angle.
What is a turn?
Turn (turn) is a unit of angle.
Is the arcsecond to turn conversion exact?
Yes. Both arcsecond and turn are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 7.716049e-7 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.