30 Minutes to Degrees

30' = 0.5°

Calculation: ° = 30' × 0.0166667 = 0.5°

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How wide is 30'?

30 minute (0.5 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

What does 30' look like?

Illustration of a telescope crosshair reticle
30 minute (0.5 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

Did you know? Full Moon apparent size is 0.5°.

The Moon subtends about 0.5° of arc in the sky — you can cover it with your pinky finger at arm's length.

How to Convert Minute to Degree

1 minute = 0.0166667 degrees

Degree = Minute × 0.0166667

Example: 30' × 0.0166667 = 12°

Reverse Conversion

To convert degrees back to minutes:

  • Remember, 1 degree equals 60 minutes.
  • To convert 12° to', multiply 12 x 60, resulting in 30'.

30 ' is also equal to:

  • 0.0087266 radian
  • 0.55556 gradian
  • 0.0013889 turn
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 30 minutes in degrees?

30 minutes equals 0.5 degrees. This is calculated by multiplying 30 by the conversion factor 0.0166667.

What does 30 minutes look like in degrees?

30 minutes (0.5 degrees) is a small angular division; 60 arc minutes make one degree.

How do you calculate 30 minutes to degrees?

Multiply 30 by the conversion factor 0.0166667. The calculation is 30 × 0.0166667 = 0.5 degrees. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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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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