Degree to Arcminute Converter

One Degree equals 60 Arcminute (1 deg = 60 arcmin). Multiply a Degree value by 60 to get the equivalent in Arcminute. Use the calculator above for instant results, or follow the formula, worked examples, and reference table below.

Formula

arcmin = deg × 60

Multiply the Degree value by 60 to get the equivalent value in Arcminute.

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

Common conversion values from Degree to Arcminute
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.

  1. Write down the value in Degree (deg) that you want to convert.
  2. Multiply that value by 60.
  3. For example, 10 Degree × 60 = 600 Arcminute.
  4. Label the result as Arcminute (arcmin).

Relative Size Comparison

1 Degree
1deg
1 Arcminute0.01666666667Degrees

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 Arcminute (1 deg = 60 arcmin). Degree to Arcminute conversion comes up most often in navigation headings and in geometry and CAD drawings, typically when figures need restating for 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

15 Degree equals 900 Arcminute.

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 Arcminute.

What is the formula for Degree to Arcminute?

The formula is arcmin = deg × 60.

How many Arcminute are in 1 Degree?

1 Degree equals 60 Arcminute.

Can I convert Arcminute back to Degree?

Yes. 1 Arcminute equals 0.01666666667 Degree, 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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