Arcminutes to Degrees
An arcminute is 1/60 of a degree, used in astronomy and navigation to express small angular measurements. A degree divides a full circle into 360 parts, the everyday unit for angles, compass headings, and geographic coordinates. 1 arcmin equals ≈0.0166667 deg, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to angle, measured here against angle's base unit (rad) — every other angle unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
deg = arcmin × ≈0.0166667
arcmin = deg × 60
Worked example: 5 arcmin × ≈0.0166667 = ≈0.0833333 deg.
Conversion table
| Arcminute (arcmin) | Degree (deg) |
|---|---|
| 1 arcmin | ≈0.0166667 deg |
| 2 arcmin | ≈0.0333333 deg |
| 3 arcmin | 0.05 deg |
| 5 arcmin | ≈0.0833333 deg |
| 10 arcmin | ≈0.166667 deg |
| 20 arcmin | ≈0.333333 deg |
| 25 arcmin | ≈0.416667 deg |
| 50 arcmin | ≈0.833333 deg |
| 100 arcmin | ≈1.66667 deg |
| 250 arcmin | ≈4.16667 deg |
| 500 arcmin | ≈8.33333 deg |
| 1,000 arcmin | ≈16.6667 deg |
Frequently asked
- How many Degrees in a arcminute?
- 1 arcmin equals ≈0.0166667 deg.
- How do I convert Arcminutes to Degrees?
- Multiply the value in arcmin by ≈0.0166667 to get deg. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Arcminute and Degree are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to angle's base unit (rad), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.