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Convert Minutes of Arc to Degrees

Use our accurate converter to change minutes of arc into degrees. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change minutes of arc to degrees, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Minutes of Arc = 0.01666667 Degrees

Minutes of Arc to Degrees
Pre-defined calculator for direct minutes of arc to degrees conversion.
Minutes of Arc (')
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Degrees (°)
Formula: 1 Minutes = 0.01666667 Degrees

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 Degrees Conversion Table

Minutes of Arc [arcmin]Degrees [deg]
0.01 arcmin0.0001666667 deg
0.1 arcmin0.001666667 deg
1 arcmin0.01666667 deg
2 arcmin0.03333334 deg
3 arcmin0.05000001 deg
5 arcmin0.08333335 deg
10 arcmin0.1666667 deg
20 arcmin0.3333334 deg
50 arcmin0.8333335 deg
100 arcmin1.666667 deg
1000 arcmin16.66667 deg

How to Convert Minutes of Arc to Degrees

Calculation: To convert minutes of arc to degrees, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.01666667).

Example: convert 15 arcmin to deg:
15 arcmin = 15 × 0.01666667 deg = 0.25000005 deg

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