Arcminute to Degree Calculator

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Understanding Arcminutes and Degrees

What is an Arcminute?

An arcminute (′) is 1/60 of a degree, or 1/21,600 of a circle. It's commonly used in astronomy, navigation, and angular measurements where precise measurements smaller than a degree are needed.

Quick Conversion Guide

  • • 1 degree = 60 arcminutes
  • • 1 arcminute = 1/60 (0.0166667) degrees
  • • 30 arcminutes = 0.5 degrees
  • • 90 arcminutes = 1.5 degrees