1 Minute to Degrees

1' ≈ 0.016667°

Calculation: ° = 1' × 0.0166667 ≈ 0.016667°

Minute to Degree Converter

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How wide is 1'?

1 minute (0.017 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

What does 1' look like?

Illustration of a telescope crosshair reticle
1 minute (0.017 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

How to Convert Minute to Degree

1 minute = 0.0166667 degrees

Degree = Minute × 0.0166667

Example: 1' × 0.0166667 = 0.016667°

Reverse Conversion

To convert degrees back to minutes:

  • Remember, 1 degree equals 60 minutes.
  • To convert 0.016667° to', multiply 0.016667 x 60, resulting in 1'.

1 ' is also equal to:

  • 0.00029089 radian
  • 0.018519 gradian
About these units

Minute: An arcminute (minute of arc) is 1/60 of a degree.It is used in astronomy, optics, navigation, geodesy, and surveying for small angular measurements.

Degree: The degree (°) is a non-SI unit of plane angle defined as 1/360 of a full rotation.It is accepted for use with the SI due to its long-standing practical importance in navigation, surveying, engineeri...

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 minute in degrees?

1 minute equals 0.016667 degrees. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 0.0166667.

What does 1 minute look like in degrees?

1 minute (0.016667 degrees) is a small angular division; 60 arc minutes make one degree.

How do you calculate 1 minute to degrees?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 0.0166667. The calculation is 1 × 0.0166667 = 0.016667 degrees. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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2 minutes0.03333 degrees 3 minutes0.05 degrees 4 minutes0.06667 degrees 5 minutes0.08333 degrees 6 minutes0.1 degrees 7 minutes0.1167 degrees 8 minutes0.1333 degrees 9 minutes0.15 degrees 10 minutes0.1667 degrees 11 minutes0.1833 degrees

For general conversions between minutes and degrees, see the minutes to degrees 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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