Convert minute to degree
Please provide values below to convert minute ['] to degree [°], or Convert degree to minute.
How to Convert Minute to Degree
1 ' = 0.0166666667 °
Example: convert 15 ' to °:
15 ' = 15 × 0.0166666667 ° = 0.2500000005 °
Minute to Degree Conversion Table
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Minute
A minute is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree, used to measure angles and geographic coordinates.
History/Origin
The minute originated from the ancient sexagesimal system of the Babylonians, where it was used to divide degrees into smaller parts for more precise measurements. It has been used in astronomy, navigation, and geometry for centuries.
Current Use
Today, the minute is primarily used in astronomy, navigation, and surveying to specify angles with greater precision. It is also used in time measurement, where a minute equals 60 seconds.
Degree
A degree (symbol: °) is a unit of measurement for angles, representing 1/360th of a full circle.
History/Origin
The degree originated in ancient Babylonian astronomy, where the circle was divided into 360 parts, possibly due to the approximate number of days in a year. It has been used since antiquity for measuring angles and geographic coordinates.
Current Use
Degrees are widely used in geometry, navigation, engineering, and various sciences to measure angles, with applications in compass readings, trigonometry, and geographic positioning.