42 Arc Minutes to Degrees

42' = 0.7°

Calculation: ° = 42' × 0.0166667 = 0.7°

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How wide is 42'?

42 arc minute (0.7 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

What does 42' look like?

Illustration of a telescope crosshair reticle
42 arc minute (0.7 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

How to Convert Arc Minute to Degree

1 arc minute = 0.0166667 degrees

Degree = Arc Minute × 0.0166667

Example: 42' × 0.0166667 = 0.7°

Reverse Conversion

To convert degrees back to arc minutes:

  • Remember, 1 degree equals 60 arc minutes.
  • To convert 0.7° to', multiply 0.7 x 60, resulting in 42'.

42 ' is also equal to:

  • 0.012217 radian
  • 0.77778 gradian
  • 0.0019444 turn

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 42 arc minutes in degrees?

42 arc minutes equals 0.7 degrees. This is calculated by multiplying 42 by the conversion factor 0.0166667.

What does 42 arc minutes look like in degrees?

42 arc minutes equals 0.7 degrees, a conversion used in navigation, trigonometry, and engineering design.

How do you calculate 42 arc minutes to degrees?

Multiply 42 by the conversion factor 0.0166667. The calculation is 42 × 0.0166667 = 0.7 degrees. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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