Arcminutes to Arcseconds Converter
One Arcminute equals 60 Arcseconds (1 arcmin = 60 arcsec). Multiply an Arcminute value by 60 to get the equivalent in Arcseconds. Enter a value above to calculate the result. You can also use the formula and reference table below.
Formula
arcsec = arcmin × 60
Multiply the Arcminute value by 60 to get the equivalent value in Arcseconds.
Example Conversions
1 Arcminute (arcmin)
60 Arcsecond (arcsec)
5 Arcminute (arcmin)
300 Arcsecond (arcsec)
10 Arcminute (arcmin)
600 Arcsecond (arcsec)
25 Arcminute (arcmin)
1500 Arcsecond (arcsec)
100 Arcminute (arcmin)
6000 Arcsecond (arcsec)
Conversion Table
| Arcminute (arcmin) | Arcsecond (arcsec) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 6 |
| 0.5 | 30 |
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 25 | 1500 |
| 50 | 3000 |
| 100 | 6000 |
| 250 | 15000 |
| 500 | 30000 |
| 1000 | 60000 |
How to Convert Manually
Use these steps to convert Arcminute values to Arcsecond without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Arcminute (arcmin) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 60.
- For example, 10 Arcminutes × 60 = 600 Arcseconds.
- Label the result as Arcsecond (arcsec).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Arcminute and one Arcsecond.
About Arcminute and Arcsecond
The arcminute is 1/60 of a degree. Astronomy quotes apparent sizes (the full Moon spans about 31 arcminutes) and optometry rates visual acuity in arcminutes. The arcsecond is 1/3600 of a degree, or 1/60 of an arcminute. Telescope resolution, star parallax (the basis of the parsec), and GPS precision use arcseconds. One Arcminute equals 60 Arcseconds (1 arcmin = 60 arcsec). Arcminute is used in astronomy apparent sizes and in visual acuity measurement. Arcsecond is used in telescope resolution.
Precision and Rounding:Angle conversions are exact ratios of a full turn, but radian values involve π and never terminate in decimal form. Navigation and construction round to whole degrees or minutes; surveying, astronomy, and robotics carry six or more significant figures.
Conversion factors per NIST Special Publication 811 and the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition) (reference).
Worked Example
15Arcminutes equals900Arcseconds.
15 arcmin × 60 = 900 arcsec
FAQ
How do I convert Arcminute to Arcsecond?
Multiply the Arcminute value by 60 to get the equivalent value in Arcseconds.
What is the formula for Arcminute to Arcsecond?
The formula is arcsec = arcmin × 60.
How many Arcseconds are in 1 Arcminute?
1 Arcminute equals 60 Arcseconds.
Can I convert Arcsecond back to Arcminute?
Yes. 1 Arcsecond equals 0.01666666667 Arcminutes, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Arcminute and Arcsecond?
Arcminute is shown as arcmin and may also be searched as arcminute, arcminutes, arc minute. Arcsecond is shown as arcsec and may also be searched as arcsecond, arcseconds, arc second.
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