Common Converters

Convert Degrees to Minutes of Arc

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Degrees = 59.999988 Minutes of Arc

Degrees to Minutes of Arc
Pre-defined calculator for direct degrees to minutes of arc conversion.
Degrees (°)
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Minutes of Arc (')
Formula: 1 Degrees = 59.999988 Minutes

Unit Information

About Degrees

Definition: A degree is a unit for measuring angles in a circle.

History: The idea of 360 degrees in a full circle comes from ancient math.

Where it is used: The most common unit for geometry, maps, and directions.

Degrees to Minutes of Arc Conversion Table

Degrees [deg]Minutes of Arc [arcmin]
0.01 deg0.59999988 arcmin
0.1 deg5.9999988 arcmin
1 deg59.999988 arcmin
2 deg119.999976 arcmin
3 deg179.999964 arcmin
5 deg299.99994 arcmin
10 deg599.99988 arcmin
20 deg1,199.99976 arcmin
50 deg2,999.9994000001 arcmin
100 deg5,999.9988000002 arcmin
1000 deg59,999.9880000024 arcmin

How to Convert Degrees to Minutes of Arc

Calculation: To convert degrees to minutes of arc, multiply the value by the conversion factor (59.999988).

Example: convert 15 deg to arcmin:
15 deg = 15 × 59.999988 arcmin = 899.99982 arcmin

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