Convert Degree to Arcminute
Use this free converter to change degrees (°) into arcminutes ('). Degree and arcminute both measure angle. As a quick reference, 1 ° equals 60 ', and 1 ' equals 0.016666667 °.
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Arcminute (')
60
1 ° = 60 '
Angle conversion table
| Degree | Arcminute |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.6 |
| 0.1 | 6 |
| 0.5 | 30 |
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 20 | 1200 |
| 25 | 1500 |
| 50 | 3000 |
| 100 | 6000 |
| 1,000 | 60000 |
How to convert Degree to Arcminute
Multiply the degree value by 60 to get arcminutes.
- Enter the number of degrees you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in arcminutes.
- Worked example: 15 ° × 60 = 900 '.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (arcminute to degree).
About these units
Degree (°)
- Definition
- A degree (°) is an angle equal to 1/360 of a full turn.
- History
- The 360-degree circle descends from Babylonian astronomy and its base-60 number system.
- Current use
- Degrees measure angles in navigation, geometry, and everyday use.
Arcminute (')
- Definition
- An arcminute (′) is one sixtieth of a degree.
- History
- It comes from the base-60 subdivision of the degree in astronomy.
- Current use
- Arcminutes measure small angles in astronomy, optics, and navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcminutes are in a degree?
There are 60 ' in 1 °. To convert, multiply the number of degrees by 60.
How do I convert degrees to arcminutes?
Multiply the degree value by 60 to get arcminutes. For example, 10 ° = 600 '.
Is this degree-to-arcminute converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Degree to other angle units
| Unit | 1 Degree equals |
|---|---|
| Radian (rad) | 0.017453293 rad |
| Gradian (grad) | 1.1111111 grad |
| Arcminute (') | 60 ' |
| Arcsecond (") | 3600 " |
| Turn (turn) | 0.0027777778 turn |