Convert arcminute to degree

Enter the value to convert from arcminute to degree.

′
°
Result: 25 arcminutes (′) = 0.416666666667 degrees (°)

How to Convert Arcminute to Degree

Converting arcminute to degree is straightforward using our conversion calculator.

Conversion Formula

° = ′ ÷ 60

Reverse conversion: Convert degree to arcminute

Comparison: Arcminute vs Degree

When to Use Each Unit

Arcminute: Standard in astronomy, navigation, surveying, and applications requiring sub-degree angular precision.

Degree: Universal standard for navigation, surveying, engineering, geography, and most practical angle measurements worldwide.

Common Conversion Values

  • 60′ = 1°
  • 1′ = 60″
  • 1′ ≈ 0.0167°
  • 1′ ≈ 0.0003 rad

About Arcminute

Definition: The arcminute (symbol: ′) is one-sixtieth of a degree, used for precise angular measurements in astronomy and navigation.

History: Subdivision of degree based on sexagesimal system, essential for precise celestial navigation and astronomical observations.

Current Use: Standard in astronomy, navigation, surveying, and applications requiring sub-degree angular precision.

Examples: Star positions: precise coordinates, telescope pointing: 1-10′ accuracy, GPS: position precision, surveying: property lines

About Degree

Definition: The degree (symbol: °) is a unit of angular measurement where a full circle is divided into 360 equal parts.

History: Ancient Babylonian origin based on their sexagesimal (base-60) number system and approximate 360-day year calendar.

Current Use: Universal standard for navigation, surveying, engineering, geography, and most practical angle measurements worldwide.

Examples: Geographic coordinates: 0-360°, compass bearings: 0-360°, building angles: 30-90°, camera rotation: 0-360°

Popular angle conversions