Degrees to Arcminutes Converter
Convert degrees to arcminutes — sixty arcminutes to the degree. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One degree is 60 arcminutes — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the degrees to arcminutes converter works
Angles convert through the radian. A full turn is 2π radians = 360° = 400 gon = 6,400 NATO mils. A degree is 60 arcminutes, an arcminute 60 arcseconds.
The UK is metric for most trade and science but keeps miles, pints, stone and mpg (with the imperial gallon) in daily life.
Common angle conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 ° | 6 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 0.25 ° | 15 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 0.5 ° | 30 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 1 ° | 60 ′ | degree to arcminutes |
| 2 ° | 120 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 5 ° | 300 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 10 ° | 600 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 15 ° | 900 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 30 ° | 1,800 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 45 ° | 2,700 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 90 ° | 5,400 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
| 180 ° | 10,800 ′ | degrees to arcminutes |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in radians |
|---|---|---|
| degree | ° | 0.0174532925 radian |
| radian | rad | 1 radian |
| gradian (gon) | gon | 0.0157079633 radian |
| arcminute | ′ | 0.0002908882 radian |
| arcsecond | ″ | 0.0000048481 radian |
| turn (revolution) | rev | 6.2831853072 radian |
| NATO mil (1/6400 turn) | mil | 0.0009817477 radian |
FAQFrequently asked questions about angle conversion
How many arcminutes in a degree?
Exactly 60.
Where are arcminutes used?
Astronomy, navigation and optics, where angles are small and degrees too coarse.
What is 1 arcminute of latitude?
One nautical mile — which is where that unit comes from.
What is the Moon's angular size?
About 31 arcminutes, or half a degree.
What is an arcsecond?
A sixtieth of an arcminute, so 3,600 to the degree.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) — United Kingdom's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.