How many degrees is 1 arcminute?

1 arcminute is equal to 0.016667 degrees. To convert, divide the arcminute value by 60.

What is the formula to convert arcminutes to degrees?

Divide the arcminute value by 60. For example, 1 arcminute = 0.016667 degrees.

1 ′ = 0.016667 °

1 arcminute is equal to 0.016667 degrees. This conversion uses the standard angle conversion factor between arcminutes and degrees.

Divide the arcminute value by 60

1 ′ = 0.016667 °

60 arcminutes make one degree.
The average human eye can resolve details as small as about 1 arcminute — this defines 20/20 vision.

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