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Arcminutes to degrees Conversion
1 arcminutes (arcmin) is equal to 0.01666666667 degrees (deg).
1 arcmin = 0.01666666667 deg
or
1 deg = 60 arcmin
Formula
To convert a angle from arcminutes (arcmin) to degrees (deg), divide the angle in arcminutes by 60
a(deg) = a(arcmin) / 60
Examples:
Convert 90 arcminutes to degrees:
a(deg) = 90arcmin / 60 = 1.5 deg
Conversion table
| Arcminutes (arcmin) | Degrees (deg) |
|---|---|
| 1 arcmin | 0.016666667 deg |
| 2 arcmin | 0.033333333 deg |
| 3 arcmin | 0.05 deg |
| 5 arcmin | 0.083333333 deg |
| 10 arcmin | 0.166666667 deg |
| 15 arcmin | 0.25 deg |
| 20 arcmin | 0.333333333 deg |
| 25 arcmin | 0.416666667 deg |
| 30 arcmin | 0.5 deg |
| 45 arcmin | 0.75 deg |
| 50 arcmin | 0.833333333 deg |
| 60 arcmin | 1 deg |
| 90 arcmin | 1.5 deg |
| 180 arcmin | 3 deg |
| 360 arcmin | 6 deg |
| Degrees (deg) | Arcminutes (arcmin) |
|---|---|
| 1 deg | 60 arcmin |
| 2 deg | 120 arcmin |
| 3 deg | 180 arcmin |
| 5 deg | 300 arcmin |
| 10 deg | 600 arcmin |
| 15 deg | 900 arcmin |
| 20 deg | 1200 arcmin |
| 25 deg | 1500 arcmin |
| 30 deg | 1800 arcmin |
| 45 deg | 2700 arcmin |
| 50 deg | 3000 arcmin |
| 60 deg | 3600 arcmin |
| 90 deg | 5400 arcmin |
| 180 deg | 10800 arcmin |
| 360 deg | 21600 arcmin |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert arcminutes to degrees?
Divide the value in arcminutes by 60 to get the result in degrees. For example, 5 arcmin ÷ 60 = 0.083333333 deg.
How many degrees are in 1 arcminutes?
1 arcminutes (arcmin) is equal to 0.016666667 degrees (deg).
How do I convert degrees back to arcminutes?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in degrees by 60 to get the result in arcminutes.
How accurate is the arcminutes to degrees 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:
