Degrees to Minutes of Arc Converter

To convert a measurement in degrees to a measurement in minutes of arc, multiply the angle by the following conversion ratio: 60 minutes of arc/degree. Since one degree is equal to 60 minutes of arc, you can use this simple formula to convert: minutes of arc = degrees × 60. The angle in minutes of arc is equal to the angle in degrees multiplied by 60.

Enter the angle in degrees below to get the value converted to minutes of arc.

How to Convert Degrees to Minutes of Arc

To convert a measurement in degrees to a measurement in minutes of arc, follow these steps:

Understand the Conversion: In this conversion, we’re changing the measurement from degrees to minutes of arc. One degree equals 60 minutes of arc.
Use the Formula: To convert, simply multiply the angle in degrees by 60. Here’s the formula:
Minutes of Arc = Degrees × 60
Apply the Formula: Let’s take an example to understand. If you have an angle of 5 degrees and want to convert it to minutes of arc:

Minutes of Arc = (5° × 60) = 300′

So, 5 degrees is equal to 300 minutes of arc.

Remember, the angle in minutes of arc is equal to the angle in degrees multiplied by 60.

This conversion is particularly useful in fields like cartography and astronomy, where precise measurements are necessary.