Arcminutes to Degrees
A degree holds 60 arcminutes and each minute holds 60 seconds. Latitude, longitude and celestial positions are written this way; the full moon spans about 31 arcminutes.
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Common values
Formula
° = ′ × 0.0166666667
Arcminutes share their symbols with time but mean something else. One minute of latitude is about 1.852 km — one nautical mile.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many ° is 1 ′?
1 ′ is 0.01667 °, and 10 ′ is 0.16667 °. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many ′ is 1 °?
1 ° is 60 ′. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
Arcminutes share their symbols with time but mean something else. One minute of latitude is about 1.852 km — one nautical mile.
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Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.