Time & Angles

Gradians to Arcseconds

Convert gradians to arcseconds instantly. 1 grad = 3,240 ″. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

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Arcseconds
One step, one exact factorGradianswhat you have× 3,240Arcsecondswhat you getBoth units are defined against the same base unit, so the factor is exact — never an approximation.

How to convert gradians to arcseconds

To convert gradians to arcseconds, multiply by 3,240. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.

″ = grad × 3,240

Gradians to Arcseconds conversion table

The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.

GradiansArcseconds
1 grad3,240 ″
2 grad6,480 ″
3 grad9,720 ″
5 grad16,200 ″
10 grad32,400 ″
20 grad64,800 ″
25 grad81,000 ″
50 grad162,000 ″
100 grad324,000 ″
500 grad1,620,000 ″
1,000 grad3,240,000 ″

What is a gradian?

A 400th of a circle, used in some surveying.

What is a arcsecond?

A 60th of an arcminute, the unit of astronomical precision.

The formula

″ = grad × 3,240

Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.

How to use the Gradians to Arcseconds

  1. Type the number of gradians you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in arcseconds straight away — there is no button to press.
  3. Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked arcseconds to gradians page.

Gradians to Arcseconds — frequently asked questions

How many arcseconds are in a gradian?

One gradian equals 3,240 ″. ″ = grad × 3,240

What is the formula to convert gradians to arcseconds?

The formula is ″ = grad × 3,240. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert arcseconds back to gradians?

Divide instead of multiplying: one arcsecond is 0.000308642 grad. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.

Is this gradians to arcseconds free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.

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