Convert Minutes of Arc to Seconds of Arc
Use our accurate converter to change minutes of arc into seconds of arc. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.
How to Calculate
To change minutes of arc to seconds of arc, you just need to know the conversion factor.
Rule: 1 Minutes of Arc = 60.0000072 Seconds of Arc
Unit Information
About Minutes of Arc
Definition: A minute of arc is a tiny angle equal to 1/60 of a degree.
History: It is a smaller part of a degree used for very fine measurements.
Where it is used: Used by astronomers to measure the size of distant objects in the sky.
Minutes of Arc to Seconds of Arc Conversion Table
| Minutes of Arc [arcmin] | Seconds of Arc [arcsec] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 arcmin | 0.600000072 arcsec |
| 0.1 arcmin | 6.00000072 arcsec |
| 1 arcmin | 60.0000072 arcsec |
| 2 arcmin | 120.0000144 arcsec |
| 3 arcmin | 180.0000216 arcsec |
| 5 arcmin | 300.000036 arcsec |
| 10 arcmin | 600.000072 arcsec |
| 20 arcmin | 1,200.000144 arcsec |
| 50 arcmin | 3,000.00036 arcsec |
| 100 arcmin | 6,000.0007199999 arcsec |
| 1000 arcmin | 60,000.0071999994 arcsec |
How to Convert Minutes of Arc to Seconds of Arc
Calculation: To convert minutes of arc to seconds of arc, multiply the value by the conversion factor (60.0000072).
Example: convert 15 arcmin to arcsec:
15 arcmin = 15 × 60.0000072 arcsec = 900.000108 arcsec
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