arcseconds to arcminutes Converter
Convert arcseconds to arcminutes instantly: 1 arcseconds = 0.0166667 arcminutes. Free converter with the formula, a reference table and FAQs — no sign-up.
| arcseconds | arcminutes |
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How to convert arcseconds to arcminutes
Enter your value
Type the number of arcseconds you want to convert into the left box. The result in arcminutes 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 — arcminutes to arcseconds. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
About arcseconds and arcminutes
arcseconds and arcminutes are common angle measurements.
Worked examples: arcseconds to arcminutes
Multiply the arcseconds value by 0.0166667 to get arcminutes. A few quick examples:
- 5 arcseconds × 0.0166667 = 0.0833335 arcminutes
- 25 arcseconds × 0.0166667 = 0.416667 arcminutes
- 250 arcseconds × 0.0166667 = 4.16667 arcminutes
Related conversions
60 arcseconds = 1 arcminute. 60 arcminutes = 1 degree. The division by 60 comes from Babylonian base-60 (sexagesimal) mathematics, preserved in time (60 seconds, 60 minutes) and angles since ancient Greece. The arcminute symbol is ′ (prime); arcsecond is ″ (double prime).
| arcseconds | arcminutes |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01667 |
| 6 | 0.1 |
| 10 | 0.1667 |
| 30 | 0.5 |
| 60 | 1 |
| 120 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert arcseconds to arcminutes?
To convert arcseconds to arcminutes, multiply by 0.0166667. Or use the calculator above for instant results.
How many arcminutes are in 1 arcseconds?
1 arcseconds equals 0.0166667 arcminutes.
Is the arcseconds to arcminutes converter free?
Yes, the arcseconds to arcminutes converter is completely free with no sign-up required, no downloads, and it works offline once the page has loaded.