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Arcminutes to arcseconds Conversion
1 arcminutes (arcmin) is equal to 60 arcseconds (arcsec).
1 arcmin = 60 arcsec
or
1 arcsec = 0.01666666667 arcmin
Formula
To convert a angle from arcminutes (arcmin) to arcseconds (arcsec), multiply the angle in arcminutes by 60
a(arcsec) = a(arcmin) × 60
Examples:
Convert 60 arcminutes to arcseconds:
a(arcsec) = 60arcmin × 60 = 3600 arcsec
Conversion table
| Arcminutes (arcmin) | Arcseconds (arcsec) |
|---|---|
| 1 arcmin | 60 arcsec |
| 2 arcmin | 120 arcsec |
| 3 arcmin | 180 arcsec |
| 5 arcmin | 300 arcsec |
| 10 arcmin | 600 arcsec |
| 15 arcmin | 900 arcsec |
| 20 arcmin | 1200 arcsec |
| 25 arcmin | 1500 arcsec |
| 30 arcmin | 1800 arcsec |
| 45 arcmin | 2700 arcsec |
| 50 arcmin | 3000 arcsec |
| 60 arcmin | 3600 arcsec |
| 90 arcmin | 5400 arcsec |
| 180 arcmin | 10800 arcsec |
| 360 arcmin | 21600 arcsec |
| Arcseconds (arcsec) | Arcminutes (arcmin) |
|---|---|
| 1 arcsec | 0.016666667 arcmin |
| 2 arcsec | 0.033333333 arcmin |
| 3 arcsec | 0.05 arcmin |
| 5 arcsec | 0.083333333 arcmin |
| 10 arcsec | 0.166666667 arcmin |
| 15 arcsec | 0.25 arcmin |
| 20 arcsec | 0.333333333 arcmin |
| 25 arcsec | 0.416666667 arcmin |
| 30 arcsec | 0.5 arcmin |
| 45 arcsec | 0.75 arcmin |
| 50 arcsec | 0.833333333 arcmin |
| 60 arcsec | 1 arcmin |
| 90 arcsec | 1.5 arcmin |
| 180 arcsec | 3 arcmin |
| 360 arcsec | 6 arcmin |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert arcminutes to arcseconds?
Multiply the value in arcminutes by 60 to get the result in arcseconds. For example, 5 arcmin × 60 = 300 arcsec.
How many arcseconds are in 1 arcminutes?
1 arcminutes (arcmin) is equal to 60 arcseconds (arcsec).
How do I convert arcseconds back to arcminutes?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in arcseconds by 60 to get the result in arcminutes.
How accurate is the arcminutes to arcseconds conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 60 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
