Arcminutes to Degrees
1 ′ = 0.01666667 °
How to convert arcminutes to degrees
° = ′ × 0.01666667
Equivalently: ° = ′ ÷ 60.
Example: 5 ′ = 0.08333333 °
Arcminutes to Degrees conversion table
| Arcminutes (′) | Degrees (°) |
|---|---|
| 1 ′ | 0.01666667 ° |
| 2 ′ | 0.03333333 ° |
| 3 ′ | 0.05 ° |
| 4 ′ | 0.06666667 ° |
| 5 ′ | 0.08333333 ° |
| 6 ′ | 0.1 ° |
| 7 ′ | 0.1166667 ° |
| 8 ′ | 0.1333333 ° |
| 9 ′ | 0.15 ° |
| 10 ′ | 0.1666667 ° |
| 15 ′ | 0.25 ° |
| 20 ′ | 0.3333333 ° |
| 25 ′ | 0.4166667 ° |
| 30 ′ | 0.5 ° |
| 40 ′ | 0.6666667 ° |
| 50 ′ | 0.8333333 ° |
| 75 ′ | 1.25 ° |
| 100 ′ | 1.666667 ° |
| 250 ′ | 4.166667 ° |
| 500 ′ | 8.333333 ° |
| 1,000 ′ | 16.66667 ° |
About the units
Arcminutes: The arcminute is 1/60 of a degree, used in astronomy, navigation and optics.
Degrees: The degree is 1/360 of a full turn, the most common unit for measuring angles.
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Frequently asked questions
How many degrees are in 1 arcminute?
1 arcminute equals 0.01666667 degrees.
How many arcminutes are in 1 degree?
1 degree equals 60 arcminutes.
How do I convert arcminutes to degrees?
Use the formula ° = ′ × 0.01666667. Equivalently, ° = ′ ÷ 60.
What is 10 arcminutes in degrees?
10 arcminutes equals 0.1666667 degrees.
Related conversions
Sources
Conversion factors use the exact definitions published by NIST and the BIPM, and are checked by automated tests against those definitions.
- NIST Special Publication 811: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
- BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C: General Tables of Units of Measurement
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