20 Degrees to Minutes

20° = 1200'

Calculation: ' = 20° × 60 = 1200'

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How wide is 20°?

20 degrees is comparable to the pitch angle of a typical house roof.

What does 20° look like?

Illustration of a house with pitched roof
20 degrees is comparable to the pitch angle of a typical house roof.

How to Convert Degree to Minute

1 degree = 60 minutes

Minute = Degree × 60

Example: 20° × 60 = 1200'

Reverse Conversion

To convert minutes back to degrees:

  • Remember, 1 minute equals 0.0166667 degrees.
  • To convert 1200' to°, multiply 1200 x 0.0166667, resulting in 20°.

20 ° is also equal to:

  • 0.34907 radian
  • 22.222 gradian
  • 0.055556 turn
About these units

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...

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 20 degrees in minutes?

20 degrees equals 1200 minutes. This is calculated by multiplying 20 by the conversion factor 60.

What does 20 degrees look like in minutes?

20 degrees (1200 minutes) is a moderate angle common in architecture and roof pitch design.

How do you calculate 20 degrees to minutes?

Multiply 20 by the conversion factor 60. The calculation is 20 × 60 = 1200 minutes. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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20 degrees = 1200 minutes
20 degrees = 1200 minutes — conversion chart

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

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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