Converting between arcminutes and degrees is fundamental in mathematics, navigation, surveying, and engineering. Degrees are most common in everyday use, radians in calculus and physics, and gradians in surveying.
959.991 arcmin = 15.99985 deg
959.991 (nine hundred and fifty-nine) arcminute(s) is equal to 15.99985 (fifteen) degree(s)
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.
What is degree?
The degree (°) is the most common angle unit, with 360 degrees in a full rotation. It is used in navigation, construction, geography, and everyday descriptions of turns and rotations.
How to convert arcmin to deg
To convert Arcminute to Degree, multiply the value by 0.0166666667.
959.991 arcmin × 0.0166666667 = 15.99985 deg
Common Conversions
| arcmin | deg (Degree) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ′ | 0.016667 ° | 1 Arcminute(s) = 0.016667 Degree(s) |
| 2 ′ | 0.033333 ° | 2 Arcminute(s) = 0.033333 Degree(s) |
| 5 ′ | 0.083333 ° | 5 Arcminute(s) = 0.083333 Degree(s) |
| 10 ′ | 0.166667 ° | 10 Arcminute(s) = 0.166667 Degree(s) |
| 25 ′ | 0.416667 ° | 25 Arcminute(s) = 0.416667 Degree(s) |
| 50 ′ | 0.833333 ° | 50 Arcminute(s) = 0.833333 Degree(s) |
| 100 ′ | 1.666667 ° | 100 Arcminute(s) = 1.666667 Degree(s) |
| 250 ′ | 4.166667 ° | 250 Arcminute(s) = 4.166667 Degree(s) |
| 500 ′ | 8.333333 ° | 500 Arcminute(s) = 8.333333 Degree(s) |
| 1000 ′ | 16.666667 ° | 1000 Arcminute(s) = 16.666667 Degree(s) |
| 2500 ′ | 41.666667 ° | 2500 Arcminute(s) = 41.666667 Degree(s) |
| 5000 ′ | 83.333333 ° | 5000 Arcminute(s) = 83.333333 Degree(s) |
| 10000 ′ | 166.666667 ° | 10000 Arcminute(s) = 166.666667 Degree(s) |
Convert Arcminute to other units
| arcmin | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 959.991 ′ | 15.99985 ° | Degree |
| 959.991 ′ | 0.27925 rad | Radian |
| 959.991 ′ | 17.777611 grad | Gradian |
| 959.991 ′ | 57599.46 ″ | Arcsecond |