Degrees to Arcminutes Converter
One Degree equals 60 Arcminutes (1 deg = 60 arcmin). Multiply a Degree value by 60 to get the equivalent in Arcminutes. Use the calculator above for your value, or check the examples and reference table below.
Formula
arcmin = deg × 60
Multiply the Degree value by 60 to get the equivalent value in Arcminutes.
Example Conversions
1 Degree (deg)
60 Arcminute (arcmin)
5 Degree (deg)
300 Arcminute (arcmin)
10 Degree (deg)
600 Arcminute (arcmin)
25 Degree (deg)
1500 Arcminute (arcmin)
100 Degree (deg)
6000 Arcminute (arcmin)
Conversion Table
| Degree (deg) | Arcminute (arcmin) |
|---|---|
| 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 Degree values to Arcminute without the calculator.
- Write down the value in Degree (deg) that you want to convert.
- Multiply that value by 60.
- For example, 10 Degrees × 60 = 600 Arcminutes.
- Label the result as Arcminute (arcmin).
Relative Size Comparison
This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Degree and one Arcminute.
About Degree and Arcminute
The degree is 1/360 of a full turn, a division inherited from Babylonian astronomy. Navigation, geometry, and everyday angle measurement default to degrees. 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. One Degree equals 60 Arcminutes (1 deg = 60 arcmin). Degree is used in navigation headings and in geometry and CAD drawings. Arcminute is used in astronomy apparent sizes.
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
15Degrees equals900Arcminutes.
15 deg × 60 = 900 arcmin
FAQ
How do I convert Degree to Arcminute?
Multiply the Degree value by 60 to get the equivalent value in Arcminutes.
What is the formula for Degree to Arcminute?
The formula is arcmin = deg × 60.
How many Arcminutes are in 1 Degree?
1 Degree equals 60 Arcminutes.
Can I convert Arcminute back to Degree?
Yes. 1 Arcminute equals 0.01666666667 Degrees, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.
What are common names for Degree and Arcminute?
Degree is shown as deg and may also be searched as degree, degrees, °. Arcminute is shown as arcmin and may also be searched as arcminute, arcminutes, arc minute.
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