plane angle · International · Modern
Non-SI unit accepted for use with the SI; 1° = π/180 rad.
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plane angle · International · Modern
arcminute
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- Record
- M433
- Definition quality
- Standardized
- Conversion mode
- multiplicative
- Calculator
- Fully calculable
Definition
1 arcminute = 1/60 degree = π/10800 rad.
Reference value
π/10800
History & use
Used in astronomy/navigation.
Modern use
Current-use record in the project inventory; exact scope should follow the definition and regional/system context shown here.
Did you know?
There are 21,600 arcminutes in a full turn.
Sources & evidence
Source tier Tier A · confidence High