When measuring angles, a minute is 1/60th of a degree (and a second is 1/60th of a minute).
The symbol for degree is a small circle: °
The symbol for minute is one tick mark: '
The symbol for second is two tick marks: "
So we have:
• 1 Degree = 60 Minutes (1° = 60')
• 1 Minute = 60 Seconds (1' = 60")
Example: 32° 30' 10'' is 32 degrees, 30 minutes and 10 seconds
Definition of
Minute (angles)
