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

Minutes of Arc to Seconds of Arc

Pre-defined calculator for direct minutes of arc to seconds of arc conversion.

From

Minutes of Arc (')

To (Result)

Seconds of Arc (")

Formula: 1 Minutes = 60.0000072 Seconds

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.

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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