Arcseconds to Arcminutes Converter
Convert arcseconds to arcminutes instantly — 60 arcseconds equals exactly 1 arcminute.
Arcseconds (″)
Enter any value — positive or negative
Quick examples
Arcminutes (′)
Arcminutes (decimal)
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Whole arcminutes + remainder
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arcminutes (′)
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arcseconds (″)
Common Reference Values
| Arcseconds (″) | Arcminutes (′) | Notation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.016667′ | 0′ 1″ |
| 30 | 0.5′ | 0′ 30″ |
| 60 | 1′ | 1′ 0″ |
| 90 | 1.5′ | 1′ 30″ |
| 120 | 2′ | 2′ 0″ |
| 3600 | 60′ | 60′ 0″ |
| 216000 | 3600′ | 3600′ 0″ |
Summary
Convert arcseconds to arcminutes instantly — 60 arcseconds equals exactly 1 arcminute.
How it works
- Enter a value in arcseconds into the input field.
- The converter divides your value by 60 to get arcminutes.
- The result shows whole arcminutes and any remaining arcseconds.
- Copy the arcminute result with one click.
Use cases
- Convert telescope angular measurements from arcseconds to arcminutes.
- Translate GPS position error values between angle sub-units.
- Work with star catalog data that mixes arcsecond and arcminute notations.
- Convert astrometric parallax values for arcminute-based coordinate systems.
- Prepare survey data for tools that expect arcminute-scale angles.
- Verify DMS angle conversions when only sub-degree precision is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-07-01 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu