Arcminute

1/60 of a degree

About Arcminute (′)

One sixtieth of a degree, the arcminute is used in astronomy for the apparent size of celestial objects (the Moon subtends about 31 arcminutes), in navigation for precise coordinate specification, and in optometry for measuring visual acuity. Geographic coordinates are expressed in degrees, arcminutes, and arcseconds.

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Angle
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Also known as
arcminutes minute of arc MOA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Arcminute (′)?

1/60 of a degree

How many Radian (rad) are in one Arcminute (′)?

One Arcminute (′) equals 0.0002908882 Radian (rad).

How many Degree (°) are in one Arcminute (′)?

One Arcminute (′) equals 0.016667 Degree (°).

How many Gradian (gon) are in one Arcminute (′)?

One Arcminute (′) equals 0.018519 Gradian (gon).

How do I convert Arcminute to Radian?

To convert Arcminute to Radian, multiply the value by 0.0002908882 (1 ′ = 0.0002908882 rad).