arcminute [arcmin] to arcsecond [arcsec] Converter
Quick Reference
1 arcminute (arcmin) = 60 arcsecond (arcsec)
1 arcsecond (arcsec) = 0.01666666667 arcminute (arcmin)
How to Convert arcminute to arcsecond
1 arcmin = 60 arcsec
1 arcsec = 0.016666666666666666 arcmin
To convert arcminute to arcsecond, multiply the value by 60. To convert arcsecond back to arcminute, divide by 60.
Example: convert 10 arcmin to arcsec:
10 arcmin = 10 x 60 = 600 arcsec
arcminute
Definition: An arcminute (symbol: ') is a unit of angular measure equal to 1/60 of a degree. It is commonly used in astronomy, navigation, and surveying to express small angles.
History/origin: The arcminute is derived from the Babylonian sexagesimal system, which divided a degree into 60 minutes and a minute into 60 seconds.
Current use: Arcminutes are used in astronomy to measure the apparent size of celestial objects and their separation. They are also used in navigation and surveying for precise angle measurements.
arcsecond
Definition: An arcsecond (symbol: '') is a unit of angular measure equal to 1/60 of an arcminute or 1/3600 of a degree. It is used to express very small angles, particularly in astronomy and surveying.
History/origin: Like the arcminute, the arcsecond originates from the Babylonian sexagesimal system.
Current use: Arcseconds are used in astronomy for high-precision measurements of stellar positions, parallaxes, and proper motions. They are also used in surveying and geodesy for precise angle determination.
arcminute to arcsecond Conversion Table
| arcminute [arcmin] | arcsecond [arcsec] |
|---|---|
| 1 arcmin | 60 arcsec |
| 2 arcmin | 120 arcsec |
| 5 arcmin | 300 arcsec |
| 10 arcmin | 600 arcsec |
| 20 arcmin | 1200 arcsec |
| 50 arcmin | 3000 arcsec |
| 100 arcmin | 6000 arcsec |
| 200 arcmin | 12000 arcsec |
| 500 arcmin | 30000.000000000004 arcsec |
| 1000 arcmin | 60000.00000000001 arcsec |