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Arcseconds to arcminutes Conversion
1 arcseconds (arcsec) is equal to 0.01666666667 arcminutes (arcmin).
1 arcsec = 0.01666666667 arcmin
or
1 arcmin = 60 arcsec
Formula
To convert a angle from arcseconds (arcsec) to arcminutes (arcmin), divide the angle in arcseconds by 60
a(arcmin) = a(arcsec) / 60
Examples:
Convert 180 arcseconds to arcminutes:
a(arcmin) = 180arcsec / 60 = 3 arcmin
Conversion table
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert arcseconds to arcminutes?
Divide the value in arcseconds by 60 to get the result in arcminutes. For example, 5 arcsec ÷ 60 = 0.083333333 arcmin.
How many arcminutes are in 1 arcseconds?
1 arcseconds (arcsec) is equal to 0.016666667 arcminutes (arcmin).
How do I convert arcminutes back to arcseconds?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in arcminutes by 60 to get the result in arcseconds.
How accurate is the arcseconds to arcminutes 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:
