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Convert Degrees to Arcminutes

Enter a value in degrees to see it in arcminutes. The answer, a worked example and conversion charts are below.

1 ° = 60 '
See this the other way: Arcminutes to Degrees

What is a degree?

Definition: One 360th of a full rotation.

Current use: The everyday unit for angles in geometry, navigation, and construction.

What is an arcminute?

Definition: One 60th of a degree.

Current use: Used in astronomy and navigation for small angles.

Degrees to Arcminutes Conversion Table

Degrees to Arcminutes conversion table
Degrees [°]Arcminutes [']
0.01 °0.6 '
0.1 °6 '
1 °60 '
2 °120 '
3 °180 '
5 °300 '
10 °600 '
20 °1200 '
50 °3000 '
100 °6000 '
1000 °60000 '

Degrees to Arcminutes Chart (1 to 100)

How to Convert Degrees to Arcminutes

1 ° = 60 '
1 ' = 0.0166666667 °

Worked example (a right angle): 90 ° × 60 = 5400 '.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition (the radian).

Arcminutes to Degrees Conversion Table

Arcminutes to Degrees conversion table
Arcminutes [']Degrees [°]
0.01 '0.0001666667 °
0.1 '0.0016666667 °
1 '0.0166666667 °
2 '0.0333333333 °
3 '0.05 °
5 '0.0833333333 °
10 '0.1666666667 °
20 '0.3333333333 °
50 '0.8333333333 °
100 '1.6666666667 °
1000 '16.6666666667 °

Quick Estimate

For a quick mental estimate, 1 ° is about 60 ', and 1 ' is about 0.017 °. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many arcminutes are in a degree?

1 degree (°) equals 60 arcminutes (').

How many degrees are in an arcminute?

1 arcminute (') equals 0.0166666667 degrees (°).

How do I convert degrees to arcminutes?

Multiply the value in ° by 60 to get '. To go the other way, multiply ' by 0.0166666667.

What is 10 ° in arcminutes?

10 ° = 600 '.

What is 100 ° in arcminutes?

100 ° = 6000 '.

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