What is a Arcminute (′)?
An arcminute (′) is a unit of angle equal to 1/60 of a degree.
Definition
Symbol
′
Category
Angle
System
Both
1 {unit} = {value} {otherUnit}
1 Arcminute = 0.0166667 Degree (°)
1 Arcminute = 0.000290888 Radian (rad)
1 Arcminute = 0.0185185 Gradian (grad)
1 Arcminute = 0.0000462963 Turn (turn)
1 Arcminute = 60 Arcsecond (″)
Common Uses
- Astronomy
- Navigation charts
- Telescope calibration