Converting between arcseconds and arcminutes is fundamental in mathematics, navigation, surveying, and engineering. Degrees are most common in everyday use, radians in calculus and physics, and gradians in surveying.
48 arcsec = 0.8 arcmin
48 (forty-eight) arcsecond(s) is equal to 0.8 (zero) arcminute(s)
What is arcsecond?
The arcsecond (″) equals 1/60 of an arcminute or 1/3,600 of a degree. It is used in astronomy for measuring star positions, in geodesy for precise coordinates, and in telescope specifications.
What is arcminute?
The arcminute (′) equals 1/60 of a degree. It is used in astronomy for measuring celestial positions, in navigation for coordinates, and in optics for describing visual acuity.
How to convert arcsec to arcmin
To convert Arcsecond to Arcminute, multiply the value by 0.0166666667.
48 arcsec × 0.0166666667 = 0.8 arcmin
Common Conversions
| arcsec | arcmin (Arcminute) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ″ | 0.016667 ′ | 1 Arcsecond(s) = 0.016667 Arcminute(s) |
| 2 ″ | 0.033333 ′ | 2 Arcsecond(s) = 0.033333 Arcminute(s) |
| 5 ″ | 0.083333 ′ | 5 Arcsecond(s) = 0.083333 Arcminute(s) |
| 10 ″ | 0.166667 ′ | 10 Arcsecond(s) = 0.166667 Arcminute(s) |
| 25 ″ | 0.416667 ′ | 25 Arcsecond(s) = 0.416667 Arcminute(s) |
| 50 ″ | 0.833333 ′ | 50 Arcsecond(s) = 0.833333 Arcminute(s) |
| 100 ″ | 1.666667 ′ | 100 Arcsecond(s) = 1.666667 Arcminute(s) |
| 250 ″ | 4.166667 ′ | 250 Arcsecond(s) = 4.166667 Arcminute(s) |
| 500 ″ | 8.333333 ′ | 500 Arcsecond(s) = 8.333333 Arcminute(s) |
| 1000 ″ | 16.666667 ′ | 1000 Arcsecond(s) = 16.666667 Arcminute(s) |
| 2500 ″ | 41.666667 ′ | 2500 Arcsecond(s) = 41.666667 Arcminute(s) |
| 5000 ″ | 83.333333 ′ | 5000 Arcsecond(s) = 83.333333 Arcminute(s) |
| 10000 ″ | 166.666667 ′ | 10000 Arcsecond(s) = 166.666667 Arcminute(s) |
Convert Arcsecond to other units
| arcsec | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 48 ″ | 0.013333 ° | Degree |
| 48 ″ | 0.000233 rad | Radian |
| 48 ″ | 0.014815 grad | Gradian |
| 48 ″ | 0.8 ′ | Arcminute |