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Arcminute to Degree Converter

1 arcminute is about 0.01666666667 degrees. Convert arcminutes (′) to degrees (°) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.

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Arcminute to Degree conversion

1 ′ ≈ 0.01666666667 °one arcminute in degrees

1 ° = 60 ′one degree in arcminutes

Arcminute (′): Exactly 1/60 of a degree.

Degree (°): Exactly π/180 radians (1/360 of a full turn).

Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)

How to convert arcminutes to degrees

To convert arcminutes to degrees, multiply the number of arcminutes by about 0.01666666667.

Formula

° = ′ × 0.01666666667

The factor is rounded here. The calculator uses the exact value.

Examples

  • 5 ′ = 5 × 0.01666666667 ≈ 0.08333333333 °
  • 25 ′ = 25 × 0.01666666667 ≈ 0.4166666667 °
  • 100 ′ = 100 × 0.01666666667 ≈ 1.666666667 °

Arcminute to Degree conversion table

Arcminute to Degree
Arcminute (′)Degree (°)
0.1 ′0.001666666667 °
0.5 ′0.008333333333 °
1 ′0.01666666667 °
2 ′0.03333333333 °
3 ′0.05 °
5 ′0.08333333333 °
10 ′0.1666666667 °
20 ′0.3333333333 °
25 ′0.4166666667 °
50 ′0.8333333333 °
100 ′1.666666667 °
250 ′4.166666667 °
500 ′8.333333333 °
1000 ′16.66666667 °

Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How many degrees are in one arcminute?
One arcminute is about 0.01666666667 degrees.
How do I convert degrees to arcminutes?
To convert degrees to arcminutes, multiply the number of degrees by 60. The formula is ′ = ° × 60.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions, but the factor has more decimal places than can be shown, so displayed results are rounded. The calculator works with 50 significant digits before rounding.
Which is larger, a arcminute or a degree?
A degree is 60 times larger than a arcminute. In other words, a arcminute is about 0.01666666667 of a degree.