Arcminutes to Degrees

1 arcminute = 0.01666666667 degrees. To convert arcminutes (′) to degrees (°), divide by 60.

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How to convert arcminutes to degrees

° = ′ ÷ 60

Example: convert 8 arcminutes to degrees.
8 ′ ÷ 60 = 0.1333333333 °

The same relationship in reverse: 1 degree = 60 arcminutes, so you can also multiply by 0.01666666667. Need the other direction? Use the degrees to arcminutes converter.

You will typically need this conversion for map coordinates and scope adjustments.

Arcminutes to Degrees conversion chart

Arcminutes (′)Degrees (°)
1 ′0.016666667 °
2 ′0.033333333 °
3 ′0.05 °
4 ′0.066666667 °
5 ′0.083333333 °
6 ′0.1 °
7 ′0.11666667 °
8 ′0.13333333 °
9 ′0.15 °
10 ′0.16666667 °
15 ′0.25 °
20 ′0.33333333 °
25 ′0.41666667 °
30 ′0.5 °
40 ′0.66666667 °
50 ′0.83333333 °
75 ′1.25 °
100 ′1.6666667 °
250 ′4.1666667 °
500 ′8.3333333 °
1,000 ′16.666667 °

Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.

About the units

Arcminute (′)

1/60 of a degree. Used for latitude/longitude, telescope resolution and rifle scopes (MOA).

Degree (°)

1/360 of a full turn. The everyday unit for angles, compass bearings and map coordinates.

Frequently asked questions

How many degrees are in a arcminute?

1 arcminute = 0.01666666667 degrees. Going the other way, 1 degree = 60 arcminutes.

How do I convert arcminutes to degrees?

To convert arcminutes to degrees, divide by 60. The formula is ° = ′ ÷ 60.

What is 8 ′ in °?

8 arcminutes is 0.1333333333 degrees (8 ′ ÷ 60 = 0.1333333333 °).

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