Convert Arcsecond to Sign
Convert arcseconds to signs by entering a value below.
How to Convert Arcseconds to Signs
The arcsecond and sign are both units of angle. 1 sign equals 107999.99991 arcseconds. This means to convert arcseconds to signs, you divide by 107999.99991.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ″ to signs:
We need to convert arcseconds to signs
Since 1 sign = 107999.99991 ″, divide by 107999.99991
5 ÷ 107999.99991 = 4.6296296333e-5
5 ″ = 4.6296296333e-5 sign
Arcsecond to Sign Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common arcsecond to sign conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Arcseconds (″) | Signs (sign) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ″ | 9.2592592667e-7 sign |
| 0.5 ″ | 4.6296296333e-6 sign |
| 1 ″ | 9.2592592667e-6 sign |
| 2 ″ | 1.8518518533e-5 sign |
| 5 ″ | 4.6296296333e-5 sign |
| 10 ″ | 9.2592592667e-5 sign |
| 25 ″ | 0.0002314815 sign |
| 50 ″ | 0.000462963 sign |
| 100 ″ | 0.0009259259 sign |
About These Units
Arcsecond (″)
An arcsecond (″) is 1/60 of an arcminute or 1/3600 of a degree. Arcseconds measure stellar positions, telescope resolution, and atmospheric seeing. The Hubble Space Telescope resolves about 0.05 arcseconds. GPS accuracy is measured in arcseconds.
Sign (sign)
A sign is 1/12 of a circle or 30°, corresponding to one zodiac sign. The zodiac divides the ecliptic into 12 equal signs of 30° each. Used in astrology and historical astronomy. The Sun moves through approximately one sign per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert arcseconds to signs?
To convert arcseconds to signs, divide the value by 107999.99991. For example, 10 ″ = 9.2592592667e-5 sign.
How many signs are in 1 arcsecond?
1 arcsecond equals 9.2592592667e-6 signs.
What is the formula for arcseconds to signs?
The formula is: sign = ″ ÷ 107999.99991.