60 Minutes to Degrees

60' = 1°

Calculation: ° = 60' × 0.0166667 = 1°

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How wide is 60'?

60 minute (1 degrees) is comparable to the angle a clock minute hand sweeps in a few seconds to one minute.

What does 60' look like?

Illustration of a clock minute hand movement
60 minute (1 degrees) is comparable to the angle a clock minute hand sweeps in a few seconds to one minute.

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: 60' × 0.0166667 = 1°

Reverse Conversion

To convert degrees back to minutes:

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

60 ' is also equal to:

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 60 minutes in degrees?

60 minutes equals 1 degree. This is calculated by multiplying 60 by the conversion factor 0.0166667.

What does 60 minutes look like in degrees?

60 minutes (1 degree) is exactly one degree (60 arc minutes), a common angle unit.

How do you calculate 60 minutes to degrees?

Multiply 60 by the conversion factor 0.0166667. The calculation is 60 × 0.0166667 = 1 degree. 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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