Convert second to degree
Please provide values below to convert second ["] to degree [°], or Convert degree to second.
How to Convert Second to Degree
1 " = 0.0002777778 °
Example: convert 15 " to °:
15 " = 15 × 0.0002777778 ° = 0.004166667 °
Second to Degree Conversion Table
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Second
The second is a unit of time representing the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium-133 atom.
History/Origin
The second was originally defined in 1956 based on Earth's rotation but was later redefined in 1967 based on the vibrations of the cesium-133 atom, making it a precise atomic time standard.
Current Use
The second is used universally in science, technology, and daily life to measure time intervals, coordinate universal time (UTC), and in various applications requiring precise timekeeping.
Degree
A degree (symbol: °) is a unit of measurement for angles, representing 1/360th of a full circle.
History/Origin
The degree originated in ancient Babylonian astronomy, where the circle was divided into 360 parts, possibly due to the approximate number of days in a year. It has been used since antiquity for measuring angles and geographic coordinates.
Current Use
Degrees are widely used in geometry, navigation, engineering, and various sciences to measure angles, with applications in compass readings, trigonometry, and geographic positioning.