Arcminutes to Degrees Converter
How to convert arcminutes to degrees
degrees = arcminutes ÷ 60
To convert arcminutes to degrees, divide the number of arcminutes by 60.
1′ = 0.0166666667°
Examples
- One degree: 60′ ÷ 60 = 1°
- 30′ ÷ 60 = 0.5°
Good to know
One degree is exactly 60 arcminutes. Coordinates written as degrees and minutes (40° 30′) convert to decimal degrees by dividing the minutes by 60.
Arcminutes to degrees conversion table
| Arcminutes (′) | Degrees (°) |
|---|---|
| 1′ | 0.0166666667° |
| 5′ | 0.0833333333° |
| 10′ | 0.166666667° |
| 15′ | 0.25° |
| 20′ | 0.333333333° |
| 30′ | 0.5° |
| 45′ | 0.75° |
| 60′ | 1° |
| 90′ | 1.5° |
| 120′ | 2° |
| 180′ | 3° |
| 300′ | 5° |
| 600′ | 10° |
Unit definitions
- Arcminute (′)
- An arcminute, or minute of arc, is 1/60 of a degree. It is used in navigation, astronomy and geographic coordinates.
- Degree (°)
- A degree is 1/360 of a full turn. It is the everyday unit of angle, used in geometry, navigation and geographic coordinates.