Time & Angles

Degrees to Arcminutes

Convert degrees to arcminutes instantly. 1 ° = 60 ′. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

°
Arcminutes
One step, one exact factorDegreeswhat you have× 60Arcminuteswhat you getBoth units are defined against the same base unit, so the factor is exact — never an approximation.

How to convert degrees to arcminutes

To convert degrees to arcminutes, multiply by 60. 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.

′ = ° × 60

Degrees to Arcminutes conversion table

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

DegreesArcminutes
1 °60 ′
2 °120 ′
3 °180 ′
5 °300 ′
10 °600 ′
20 °1,200 ′
25 °1,500 ′
50 °3,000 ′
100 °6,000 ′
500 °30,000 ′
1,000 °60,000 ′

What is a degree?

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

What is a arcminute?

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

The formula

′ = ° × 60

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 Degrees to Arcminutes

  1. Type the number of degrees you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in arcminutes 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 arcminutes to degrees page.

Degrees to Arcminutes — frequently asked questions

How many arcminutes are in a degree?

One degree equals 60 ′. ′ = ° × 60

What is the formula to convert degrees to arcminutes?

The formula is ′ = ° × 60. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert arcminutes back to degrees?

Divide instead of multiplying: one arcminute is 0.0166666667 °. 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 degrees to arcminutes 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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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.

Last reviewed August 19, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error