arcminute [arcmin] to degree [deg] Converter
Quick Reference
1 arcminute (arcmin) = 0.01666666667 degree (deg)
1 degree (deg) = 60 arcminute (arcmin)
How to Convert arcminute to degree
1 arcmin = 0.016666666666666666 deg
1 deg = 60 arcmin
To convert arcminute to degree, divide the value by 60 (equivalently, multiply by 0.01666666667). To convert degree back to arcminute, multiply by 60.
Example: convert 10 arcmin to deg:
10 arcmin = 10 x 0.016666666666666666 = 0.16666666666666666 deg
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.
degree
Definition: A degree (symbol: °) is a unit of angular measure, representing 1/360 of a full rotation. It is a common unit for measuring angles, particularly in geometry and navigation.
History/origin: The division of a circle into 360 degrees is attributed to the ancient Babylonians, who used a base-60 (sexagesimal) numeral system. They may have chosen 360 because it is close to the number of days in a year.
Current use: Degrees are widely used in everyday contexts for measuring angles, such as in maps, compasses, and architectural drawings. They are also commonly used in mathematics and science, although radians are preferred in many theoretical contexts.
arcminute to degree Conversion Table
| arcminute [arcmin] | degree [deg] |
|---|---|
| 1 arcmin | 0.016666666666666666 deg |
| 2 arcmin | 0.03333333333333333 deg |
| 5 arcmin | 0.08333333333333333 deg |
| 10 arcmin | 0.16666666666666666 deg |
| 20 arcmin | 0.3333333333333333 deg |
| 50 arcmin | 0.8333333333333334 deg |
| 100 arcmin | 1.6666666666666667 deg |
| 200 arcmin | 3.3333333333333335 deg |
| 500 arcmin | 8.333333333333334 deg |
| 1000 arcmin | 16.666666666666668 deg |