Convert arcsecond to arcminute
Enter the value to convert from arcsecond to arcminute.
How to Convert Arcsecond to Arcminute
Converting arcsecond to arcminute is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
′ = ″ ÷ 60Reverse conversion: Convert arcminute to arcsecond
Comparison: Arcsecond vs Arcminute
When to Use Each Unit
Arcsecond: Essential in astronomy, satellite positioning, precision surveying, and scientific applications requiring ultimate angular precision.
Arcminute: Standard in astronomy, navigation, surveying, and applications requiring sub-degree angular precision.
Common Conversion Values
- 60″ = 1′
- 3600″ = 1°
- 1″ ≈ 0.0003°
- 1″ ≈ 0.000005 rad
About Arcsecond
Definition: The arcsecond (symbol: ″) is one-sixtieth of an arcminute or 1/3600 of a degree, used for extremely precise angular measurements.
History: Finest traditional subdivision of angular measurement, critical for precision astronomy and geodetic surveying.
Current Use: Essential in astronomy, satellite positioning, precision surveying, and scientific applications requiring ultimate angular precision.
Examples: Astronomical measurements: star positions, satellite tracking: precise orbits, geodesy: Earth measurements, telescope resolution
About Arcminute
Definition: The arcminute (symbol: ′) is one-sixtieth of a degree, used for precise angular measurements in astronomy and navigation.
History: Subdivision of degree based on sexagesimal system, essential for precise celestial navigation and astronomical observations.
Current Use: Standard in astronomy, navigation, surveying, and applications requiring sub-degree angular precision.
Examples: Star positions: precise coordinates, telescope pointing: 1-10′ accuracy, GPS: position precision, surveying: property lines