Angle
Browse Angle conversions1 arcsecond = 0.016667 arcminute
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Formula Summary
Result: 1 arcsecond = 0.016667 arcminute
Formula: (1 x 0.000277777778) / 0.016666666667
Rounding: Displayed to 6 decimal places by default, trimmed for readability. Use Detailed or Scientific for more precision.
Real World Context
0.016667 arcminute is approximately:
- spans about 4.85 millimeters at 1 kilometer
Unit Story
Arcsecond
An arcsecond is one sixtieth of an arcminute. Astronomers use arcseconds for very small apparent separations in the sky.
Arcminute
An arcminute is one sixtieth of a degree. Astronomy, navigation, optics, and precision aiming use it when one degree is too coarse.
How This Conversion Works
Arcsecond and arcminute are both used for angle conversions. This page converts 1 arcsecond into 0.016667 arcminute using the formula shown below.
Use this result for quick checks, comparisons, and everyday reference. For work that depends on exact precision, review the rounding setting and the assumption note before using the number.
The precision controls let you switch between a shorter result, the standard readable result, and scientific notation when the value is very large or very small.
Unit Notes
- 1 arcsecond (arcsec) equals 0.0002777778 degree.
- 1 arcminute (arcmin) equals 0.0166666667 degree.
Questions
How do you convert arcsecond to arcminute?
This page converts arcsecond to arcminute using this formula: (1 x 0.000277777778) / 0.016666666667.
What is 1 arcsecond in arcminute?
1 arcsecond equals 0.016667 arcminute.
How many decimals does this converter show?
Displayed to 6 decimal places by default, trimmed for readability. Use Detailed or Scientific for more precision. The precision buttons can also show a shorter result or scientific notation.
Equivalent Values
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Full Details
- Formula
- (1 x 0.000277777778) / 0.016666666667
- Rounding
- Displayed to 6 decimal places by default, trimmed for readability. Use Detailed or Scientific for more precision.
- Assumption
- Angle conversions use one full turn = 360 degrees = 2 pi radians = 400 gradians. A NATO mil is 1/6400 of a full turn.
