58.8 Minutes to Degrees

58.8' = 0.98°

Calculation: ° = 58.8' × 0.0166667 = 0.98°

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How wide is 58.8'?

58.8 minute (0.98 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

What does 58.8' look like?

Illustration of a telescope crosshair reticle
58.8 minute (0.98 degrees) is comparable to the precision of a telescope crosshair, an almost imperceptible angle.

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 Minute to Degree

1 minute = 0.0166667 degrees

Degree = Minute × 0.0166667

Example: 58.8' × 0.0166667 = 0.98°

Reverse Conversion

To convert degrees back to minutes:

  • Remember, 1 degree equals 60 minutes.
  • To convert 0.98° to', multiply 0.98 x 60, resulting in 58.8'.

58.8 ' is also equal to:

  • 0.017104 radian
  • 1.0889 gradian
  • 0.0027222 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 58.8 minutes in degrees?

58.8 minutes equals 0.98 degrees. This is calculated by multiplying 58.8 by the conversion factor 0.0166667.

What does 58.8 minutes look like in degrees?

58.8 minutes (0.98 degrees) is a small angular division; 60 arc minutes make one degree.

How do you calculate 58.8 minutes to degrees?

Multiply 58.8 by the conversion factor 0.0166667. The calculation is 58.8 × 0.0166667 = 0.98 degrees. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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