Time & Angles

Arcminutes to Degrees

Convert arcminutes to degrees instantly. 1 ′ = 0.0166666667 °. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

Degrees
One step, one exact factorArcminuteswhat you have× 0.0166666667Degreeswhat you getBoth units are defined against the same base unit, so the factor is exact — never an approximation.

How to convert arcminutes to degrees

To convert arcminutes to degrees, divide by 60 (multiply by 0.0166666667). The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.

° = ′ × 0.0166666667

Arcminutes to Degrees conversion table

The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.

ArcminutesDegrees
1 ′0.016667 °
2 ′0.033333 °
3 ′0.05 °
5 ′0.083333 °
10 ′0.166667 °
20 ′0.333333 °
25 ′0.416667 °
50 ′0.833333 °
100 ′1.666667 °
500 ′8.333333 °
1,000 ′16.666667 °

What is a arcminute?

A 60th of a degree. One arcminute of latitude is a nautical mile.

What is a degree?

A 360th of a circle, inherited from Babylonian astronomy.

The formula

° = ′ × 0.0166666667

Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.

How to use the Arcminutes to Degrees

  1. Type the number of arcminutes you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in degrees straight away — there is no button to press.
  3. Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked degrees to arcminutes page.

Arcminutes to Degrees — frequently asked questions

How many degrees are in a arcminute?

One arcminute equals 0.0166666667 °. ° = ′ × 0.0166666667

What is the formula to convert arcminutes to degrees?

The formula is ° = ′ × 0.0166666667. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert degrees back to arcminutes?

Divide instead of multiplying: one degree is 60 ′. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.

Is this arcminutes to degrees free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.

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About this calculator

Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.

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