arcsecond [arcsec] to arcminute [arcmin] Converter
Quick Reference
1 arcsecond (arcsec) = 0.01666666667 arcminute (arcmin)
1 arcminute (arcmin) = 60 arcsecond (arcsec)
How to Convert arcsecond to arcminute
1 arcsec = 0.016666666666666666 arcmin
1 arcmin = 60 arcsec
To convert arcsecond to arcminute, divide the value by 60 (equivalently, multiply by 0.01666666667). To convert arcminute back to arcsecond, multiply by 60.
Example: convert 10 arcsec to arcmin:
10 arcsec = 10 x 0.016666666666666666 = 0.16666666666666666 arcmin
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
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 to arcminute Conversion Table
| arcsecond [arcsec] | arcminute [arcmin] |
|---|---|
| 1 arcsec | 0.016666666666666666 arcmin |
| 2 arcsec | 0.03333333333333333 arcmin |
| 5 arcsec | 0.08333333333333334 arcmin |
| 10 arcsec | 0.16666666666666669 arcmin |
| 20 arcsec | 0.33333333333333337 arcmin |
| 50 arcsec | 0.8333333333333333 arcmin |
| 100 arcsec | 1.6666666666666665 arcmin |
| 200 arcsec | 3.333333333333333 arcmin |
| 500 arcsec | 8.333333333333334 arcmin |
| 1000 arcsec | 16.666666666666668 arcmin |