Angle to Arcminutes Converter
Degree to Arcminute Conversion
1 Degree = 60 Arcminute
Convert between Degree and Arcminute with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Degree (°)
A common unit of plane angle measurement.
System: Conventional
Arcminute (')
A unit of plane angle measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree.
System: Conventional
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Radian as the base unit. We'll first convert Degree to Radian, then convert from Radian to Arcminute.
Step 1: Convert from Degree to Radian
1 × 0.0174532925199433 = 0.0174532925199433
Result: 0.0174532925199433 Radian
Step 2: Convert from Radian to Arcminute
0.0174532925199433 × 3,437.75 = 60
Result: 60 Arcminute
Direct Conversion Factor
1 × 60 = 60
Direct conversion: 1 Degree = 60 Arcminute
Arcminute (')
System: Conventional
Definition:1 arcminute is 1/60 of a degree. $1' = \frac{1}{60}^{\circ} = \frac{\pi}{10800}$ radians.
Origin: Subdivision of the degree, based on sexagesimal system.
Common Usage: Used in fields requiring high angular precision, such as astronomy, navigation, cartography, and marksmanship (MOA).
Synonyms: minute of arc, minute, MOA