arcseconds to arcminutes Converter
1 arcsecond is equal to 0.0166667 arcminutes, or 0.000308642 grad.
Enter a value in the converter to get the result. This page explains the formula, works through examples and lists common values in a conversion table.
How to convert arcseconds to arcminutes
Divide the value in arcseconds by 60 to get arcminutes.
arcmin = ÷ 60- 1Start with the value in arcseconds: 1 arcsec.
- 2Apply the formula: ÷ 60 = 0.0166666666667.
- 3Round to the precision you need: 0.0166667 arcmin.
Examples
arcseconds to arcminutes conversion table
| arcseconds (arcsec) | arcminutes (arcmin) | gradians (grad) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 arcsec | 0.0166667 arcmin | 0.000308642 grad |
| 5 arcsec | 0.0833333 arcmin | 0.00154321 grad |
| 10 arcsec | 0.166667 arcmin | 0.00308642 grad |
| 20 arcsec | 0.333333 arcmin | 0.00617284 grad |
| 25 arcsec | 0.416667 arcmin | 0.00771605 grad |
| 50 arcsec | 0.833333 arcmin | 0.0154321 grad |
| 75 arcsec | 1.25 arcmin | 0.0231481 grad |
| 100 arcsec | 1.66667 arcmin | 0.0308642 grad |
| 150 arcsec | 2.5 arcmin | 0.0462963 grad |
| 200 arcsec | 3.33333 arcmin | 0.0617284 grad |
| 500 arcsec | 8.33333 arcmin | 0.154321 grad |
| 1,000 arcsec | 16.6667 arcmin | 0.308642 grad |
1 arcsecond in other units
The same value in every other unit of this category. Each row links to the full conversion.
| Unit | Formula | 1 arcsec equals |
|---|---|---|
| arcseconds to radians | rad = ÷ 206,264.8 | 0.00000484814 rad |
| arcseconds to degrees | deg = ÷ 3,600 | 0.000277778 deg |
| arcseconds to gradians | grad = ÷ 3,240 | 0.000308642 grad |
| arcseconds to arcminutes | arcmin = ÷ 60 | 0.0166667 arcmin |
arcminutes to arcseconds
The reverse conversion uses the inverse formula. For example, 1 arcmin is 60 arcsec. Use the arcminutes to arcseconds converter for other values.
arcsec = × 60About the units
arcsecond (arcsec)
A unit of angle. 1 arcsec = 0.0166667 arcmin.
arcminute (arcmin)
A unit of angle. 1 arcmin = 60 arcsec.
Accuracy and rounding
The calculation uses exact decimal arithmetic, so the conversion itself adds no error. Results are rounded to six significant figures; the formula steps show more digits.
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FAQ
How many arcminutes are in one arcsecond?
One arcsecond is equal to 0.0166667 arcminutes.
How do I convert arcminutes back to arcseconds?
Use the formula arcsec = × 60. See the arcminutes to arcseconds converter.