Degrees to Arcminutes
1 degree = 60 arcminutes. To convert degrees (°) to arcminutes (′), multiply by 60.
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How to convert degrees to arcminutes
′ = ° × 60 Example: convert 8 degrees to arcminutes.
8 ° × 60 = 480 ′
The same relationship in reverse: 1 arcminute = 0.01666666667 degrees, so you can also divide by 0.01666666667. Need the other direction? Use the arcminutes to degrees converter.
You will typically need this conversion for map coordinates and scope adjustments.
Degrees to Arcminutes conversion chart
| Degrees (°) | Arcminutes (′) |
|---|---|
| 1 ° | 60 ′ |
| 2 ° | 120 ′ |
| 3 ° | 180 ′ |
| 4 ° | 240 ′ |
| 5 ° | 300 ′ |
| 6 ° | 360 ′ |
| 7 ° | 420 ′ |
| 8 ° | 480 ′ |
| 9 ° | 540 ′ |
| 10 ° | 600 ′ |
| 15 ° | 900 ′ |
| 20 ° | 1,200 ′ |
| 25 ° | 1,500 ′ |
| 30 ° | 1,800 ′ |
| 40 ° | 2,400 ′ |
| 50 ° | 3,000 ′ |
| 75 ° | 4,500 ′ |
| 100 ° | 6,000 ′ |
| 250 ° | 15,000 ′ |
| 500 ° | 30,000 ′ |
| 1,000 ° | 60,000 ′ |
Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.
About the units
Degree (°)
1/360 of a full turn. The everyday unit for angles, compass bearings and map coordinates.
Arcminute (′)
1/60 of a degree. Used for latitude/longitude, telescope resolution and rifle scopes (MOA).
Frequently asked questions
How many arcminutes are in a degree?
1 degree = 60 arcminutes. Going the other way, 1 arcminute = 0.01666666667 degrees.
How do I convert degrees to arcminutes?
To convert degrees to arcminutes, multiply by 60. The formula is ′ = ° × 60.
What is 8 ° in ′?
8 degrees is 480 arcminutes (8 ° × 60 = 480 ′).