Skip to content

Degrees to Arcminutes Converter

Convert degrees to arcminutes and arcminutes to degrees instantly. Bidirectional angle converter with formula and common values.

°

Arcminutes

90

′

1.5 ° = 90 ′

′ = ° × 60

Degrees to Arcminutes: 1 ° equals 60 ′. To convert degrees to arcminutes, multiply by 60 (′ = ° × 60). For example, 10 ° = 600 ′.

How to Convert Degrees to Arcminutes

To convert from degrees to arcminutes, multiply the value by 60. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.

Conversion Formula

  • Degrees to Arcminutes: ′ = ° × 60
  • Arcminutes to Degrees: ° = ′ ÷ 60

Degrees to Arcminutes Conversion Chart

Degrees (°)Arcminutes (′)
0.16
0.2515
0.530
160
2120
3180
5300
10600
201200
251500
503000
1006000
25015000
100060000

Related

Degrees to Radians Converter

Convert degrees to radians and radians to degrees instantly.

Radians to Degrees Converter

Convert radians to degrees and degrees to radians instantly.

Degrees to Gradians Converter

Convert degrees to gradians and gradians to degrees instantly.

Gradians to Degrees Converter

Convert gradians to degrees and degrees to gradians instantly.

Arcminutes to Arcseconds

Convert arcminutes to arcseconds and back.

Arcminutes to Degrees

Convert arcminutes to degrees and back.

FAQ

How many arcminutes are in one degree?

One degree contains exactly 60 arcminutes. An arcminute is 1/60th of a degree, similar to how a minute is 1/60th of an hour.

What are arcminutes used for?

Arcminutes are commonly used in astronomy for measuring apparent sizes of celestial objects, in navigation for geographic coordinates, and in optometry for measuring visual acuity.

How do I convert degrees to arcminutes?

Multiply the angle in degrees by 60. For example, 3.5 degrees × 60 = 210 arcminutes.

What is the symbol for arcminute?

The arcminute symbol is a single prime mark (′). For example, 30 arcminutes is written as 30′. This is distinct from the foot symbol used in imperial measurements.

How many arcminutes are in 1 degre?

1 ° equals 60 ′.

How do you convert degrees to arcminutes?

Multiply the degre value by 60. Formula: ′ = ° × 60.

How many arcminutes are in 5 degrees?

5 ° = 300 ′.

How do you convert arcminutes back to degrees?

Use the inverse formula: ° = ′ ÷ 60. For example, 1 ′ = 0.016667 °.