Minute to Circle Conversion

Convert between Minute and Circle quickly and accurately.

From Minute

To Circle

circle

How to Convert Minute to Circle

Conversion Formula

1 ' = 0 circle

1 circle = 21600 '

Example

Convert 15 ' to circle:

15 ' = 15 × 0 circle = 0.001 circle

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Minute

Definition

Minute of arc (arcminute) is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree. There are 60 minutes in one degree.

History/Origin

The minute of arc was developed by ancient astronomers who divided degrees into smaller units for more precise measurements. The term comes from the Latin "pars minuta" meaning "small part".

Current Use

Minutes are used in astronomy, navigation, surveying, and other fields requiring precise angular measurements.

Multiplier

0.017

Offset

Circle

circle

Definition

Circle is a unit of angle measurement equal to one complete turn or 360 degrees. It represents the full angular measure of a circle.

History/Origin

The circle as a unit of angular measurement has been used since ancient times in geometry and astronomy.

Current Use

Circles are used in geometry, engineering, rotational calculations, and describing complete angular measurements.

Multiplier

360

Offset