arcminutes to degrees Converter
Convert arcminutes to degrees instantly with a reference table.
| arcminutes | degrees |
|---|
How to convert arcminutes to degrees
Enter your value
Type the number of arcminutes you want to convert into the left box. The result in degrees appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — degrees to arcminutes. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
About arcminutes and degrees
arcminutes and degrees are both angle measurements.
1 arcminute = 1/60 of a degree. The human eye resolves about 1 arcminute — this is why 20/20 vision is defined as seeing a letter subtending 5 arcminutes at 20 feet. GPS accuracy in the 1990s was about 100m; now civilian GPS is better than 1m, which is roughly 0.001 arcminute.
| arcminutes | degrees |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01667 |
| 5 | 0.08333 |
| 10 | 0.1667 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 30 | 0.5 |
| 45 | 0.75 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert arcminutes to degrees?
To convert arcminutes to degrees, multiply by 0.0166667. Or use the calculator above for instant results.
How many degrees are in 1 arcminutes?
1 arcminutes equals 0.0166667 degrees.
Is the arcminutes to degrees converter free?
Yes, the arcminutes to degrees converter is completely free with no sign-up required, no downloads, and it works offline once the page has loaded.