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.
Degree to Arcminute
Convert degree to arcminute instantly. Type in either field — results update live.
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Angle Degree Arcminute
1 degree = 60 arcminutes
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Conversion table
Selected ° values converted to ′ using the exact factor from this tool.
| ° | ′ |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.6 |
| 0.1 | 6 |
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 3 | 180 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 20 | 1,200 |
| 50 | 3,000 |
| 100 | 6,000 |
| 1,000 | 60,000 |
How to convert
Exact conversion factors in both directions, plus a worked example.
1 ° = 60 ′
1 ′ = 0.0166666667 °
To convert degree to arcminute, multiply by 60.
To convert arcminute to degree, multiply by 0.0166666667.
Example: convert 10 ° to ′
10 × 60 = 600 ′
About these units
Short background on the units used in this conversion.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcminutes are in one degree?
One degree equals 60 arcminutes. Multiply your degrees value by 60 to convert to arcminutes.
What is the conversion formula?
′ = ° × 60The reverse is
° = ′ × 0.0166666667, using the same exact factors as this converter.Is this Degree to Arcminute converter private?
Yes. All calculations run locally in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server.