Arcminutes to Arcseconds (' to ") Converter
1 arcminute (') = 60 arcseconds ("). To convert arcminutes to arcseconds, multiply by 60: 25 ' × 60 = 1,500 ".
Quick facts
- 1 ' = 60 "
- 1 " = 0.0166667 '
- Formula: " = ' × 60
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 60
How to convert arcminutes to arcseconds
- Take the value in arcminutes.
- Multiply it by 60 (the number of arcseconds in one arcminute).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example: 25 ' × 60 = 1500 ".
To convert arcseconds back to arcminutes, multiply by 0.0166667, or divide by 60.
Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition (the radian).
Arcminutes to Arcseconds conversion table
| Arcminutes ['] | Arcseconds ["] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ' | 0.6 " |
| 0.1 ' | 6 " |
| 1 ' | 60 " |
| 2 ' | 120 " |
| 3 ' | 180 " |
| 5 ' | 300 " |
| 10 ' | 600 " |
| 20 ' | 1200 " |
| 50 ' | 3000 " |
| 100 ' | 6000 " |
| 1000 ' | 59999.9999999995 " |
' to " chart from 1 to 100
- 1 ' 60 "
- 2 ' 120 "
- 3 ' 180 "
- 4 ' 240 "
- 5 ' 300 "
- 6 ' 360 "
- 7 ' 420 "
- 8 ' 480 "
- 9 ' 540 "
- 10 ' 600 "
- 11 ' 660 "
- 12 ' 720 "
- 13 ' 780 "
- 14 ' 840 "
- 15 ' 900 "
- 16 ' 960 "
- 17 ' 1020 "
- 18 ' 1080 "
- 19 ' 1140 "
- 20 ' 1200 "
- 25 ' 1500 "
- 30 ' 1800 "
- 35 ' 2100 "
- 40 ' 2400 "
- 45 ' 2700 "
- 50 ' 3000 "
- 55 ' 3300 "
- 60 ' 3600 "
- 65 ' 3900 "
- 70 ' 4200 "
- 75 ' 4500 "
- 80 ' 4800 "
- 85 ' 5100 "
- 90 ' 5400 "
- 95 ' 5700 "
- 100 ' 6000 "
Arcseconds to Arcminutes conversion table
| Arcseconds ["] | Arcminutes ['] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 " | 0.0001666667 ' |
| 0.1 " | 0.0016666667 ' |
| 1 " | 0.0166666667 ' |
| 2 " | 0.0333333333 ' |
| 3 " | 0.05 ' |
| 5 " | 0.0833333333 ' |
| 10 " | 0.1666666667 ' |
| 20 " | 0.3333333333 ' |
| 50 " | 0.8333333333 ' |
| 100 " | 1.6666666667 ' |
| 1000 " | 16.6666666667 ' |
Arcminutes vs Arcseconds
| Arcminute | Arcsecond | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | ' | " |
| Equals | 1 ' = 60 " | 1 " = 0.0166667 ' |
What is an arcminute?
One 60th of a degree. Used in astronomy and navigation for small angles.
What is an arcsecond?
One 60th of an arcminute, or 1/3600 of a degree. Used in astronomy for very small angular measurements, such as star positions.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcseconds are in an arcminute?
There are 60 arcseconds in 1 arcminute (1 ' = 60 ").
How many arcminutes are in an arcsecond?
There are 0.0166667 arcminutes in 1 arcsecond (1 " = 0.0166666667 ').
How do I convert arcminutes to arcseconds?
Multiply the number of arcminutes by 60. For example, 10 ' × 60 = 600 ". To convert back, multiply by 0.0166667.
What is 10 ' in arcseconds?
10 ' = 600 ".
What is 100 ' in arcseconds?
100 ' = 6,000 ".
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition (the radian)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
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