Arcminute (′)
An arcminute is 1/60 of a degree — used in astronomy and geodesy for fine angular measure.
Arcminutes resolve apparent sizes of celestial objects and precise latitude/longitude offsets.
Arcminute to Degree
Convert arcminute to degree instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
Instant
Private
Free
Angle Arcminute Degree
1 arcminute = 0.016666666667 degrees
Unit
Unit
Conversion table
Selected ′ values converted to ° using the exact factor from this tool.
| ′ | ° |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00016666666667 |
| 0.1 | 0.0016666666667 |
| 1 | 0.016666666667 |
| 2 | 0.033333333333 |
| 3 | 0.05 |
| 5 | 0.083333333333 |
| 10 | 0.16666666667 |
| 20 | 0.33333333333 |
| 50 | 0.83333333333 |
| 100 | 1.6666666667 |
| 1,000 | 16.6666666667 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 ′ = 0.0166666667 °
1 ° = 60 ′
To convert arcminute to degree, multiply by 0.0166666667.
To convert degree to arcminute, multiply by 60.
Example: convert 10 ′ to °
10 × 0.0166666667 = 0.1666666667 °
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
Degree (°)
A degree is 1/360 of a full circle — the everyday unit for angles, latitude, and compass bearings.
Degrees measure roof pitch, camera field of view, map coordinates, and classroom geometry.
Frequently asked questions
How many degrees are in one arcminute?
One arcminute equals 0.016666666667 degrees. Multiply your arcminutes value by 0.016666666667 to convert to degrees.
What is the conversion formula?
° = ′ × 0.016666666667The reverse is
′ = ° × 60, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Arcminute to Degree converter private?
Yes. All calculations run locally in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server.