1 Degree to Arc Minutes

1° = 60'

Calculation: ' = 1° × 60 = 60'

Degree to Arc Minute Converter

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How wide is 1°?

1 degrees is comparable to the angle a clock minute hand sweeps in a few seconds to one minute.

What does 1° look like?

Illustration of a clock minute hand movement
1 degrees is comparable to the angle a clock minute hand sweeps in a few seconds to one minute.

Did you know? Thumb width at arm's length is 1°.

Your thumb held at arm's length covers about 1-2° of sky. Astronomers use this as a quick reference.

How to Convert Degree to Arc Minute

1 degree = 60 arc minutes

Arc Minute = Degree × 60

Example: 1° × 60 = 60'

Reverse Conversion

To convert arc minutes back to degrees:

  • Remember, 1 arc minute equals 0.0166667 degrees.
  • To convert 60' to°, multiply 60 x 0.0166667, resulting in 1°.

1 ° is also equal to:

  • 0.017453 radian
  • 1.1111 gradian
  • 0.0027778 turn

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 degree in arc minutes?

1 degree equals 60 arc minutes. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 60.

What does 1 degree look like in arc minutes?

1 degree (60 arc minutes) is a small angle used in precision instruments and fine adjustments.

How do you calculate 1 degree to arc minutes?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 60. The calculation is 1 × 60 = 60 arc minutes. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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1 degree = 60 arc minutes
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For general conversions between degrees and arc minutes, see the degrees to arc minutes converter.

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Conversion factors verified against BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 turn = 2π rad = 360° (exact, ISO 80000-3). Last reviewed: March 2026
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