Arc Minutes to Degrees

Convert arc minutes (′) to degrees (°) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Arc Minutes (′)

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Degrees (°)

1 ′ = 0.0167 °

Full precision:0.0166667 °

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 arc minutes to degrees, we divide by 59.9999 because one degree equals exactly 59.9999 arc minutes.

1 degree = 59.9999 arc minutes

Since there are 59.9999 arc minutes in every degree, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 59.9999 = 0.0167 degrees

So 1 arc minutes = 0.0167 degrees.

✓Quick check: 0.0167 × 59.9999 = 1 arc minutes

How to Convert Arc Minutes to Degrees

To convert arc minutes to degrees, divide the value by 59.9999.

Degrees = Arc Minutes ÷ 59.9999

1 degree = 59.9999 arc minutes

Tip: To convert degrees back to arc minutes, multiply by 59.9999.

Example 1: 1 ′ = 0.0167 °
1 ÷ 59.9999 = 0.0167

Example 2: 5 ′ = 0.0833 °
5 ÷ 59.9999 = 0.0833

Example 3: 10 ′ = 0.1667 °
10 ÷ 59.9999 = 0.1667