Convert degrees to arcminutes
Degrees to arcminutes. Enter a value to convert, or use the degrees to arcminutes chart further down the page.
1 degree equals 60 arcminutes. Going the other way, 1 arcminute = 0.01666666667 degrees.
How to convert degrees to arcminutes
To convert degrees to arcminutes, multiply the degree value by 60. You can also divide by 0.01666666667 to get the same answer.
′ = ° × 60
Worked example
Convert 45 ° to arcminutes:
45 ° = 2,700 ′
degrees to arcminutes conversion chart
Use this degrees to arcminutes table for quick reference without typing anything.
| degrees (°) | arcminutes (′) |
|---|---|
| 1 ° | 60 ′ |
| 5 ° | 300 ′ |
| 10 ° | 600 ′ |
| 15 ° | 900 ′ |
| 30 ° | 1,800 ′ |
| 45 ° | 2,700 ′ |
| 60 ° | 3,600 ′ |
| 90 ° | 5,400 ′ |
| 180 ° | 10,800 ′ |
| 270 ° | 16,200 ′ |
| 360 ° | 21,600 ′ |
What is a degree?
A degree is 1/360 of a full turn. The division into 360 comes from ancient Babylonian astronomy.
What is an arcminute?
An arcminute is one sixtieth of a degree. One arcminute of latitude is one nautical mile, which is where that unit’s definition comes from.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcminutes are in a degree?
1 degrees equals 60 arcminutes. Going the other way, 1 arcminutes is 0.01666666667 degrees.
How do you convert degrees to arcminutes?
To convert degrees to arcminutes, multiply the degree value by 60. You can also divide by 0.01666666667 to get the same answer.
What is 10 degrees in arcminutes?
10 degrees equals 600 arcminutes. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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