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Convert Compass Points to Minutes

Compass Points




Minutes


How to use this Compass Points to Minutes Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Compass Points value from Compass Points units to Minutes units.

  1. Enter the input Compass Points value in the text field.
  2. The given Compass Points is converted to Minutes in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Minutes label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Minutes value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given angle from Compass Points to Minutes, use the following formula.

Minutes = Compass Points * 675

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Compass Points to Minutes Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Compass Points to Minutes.

Compass Points (compass point)Minutes (')
0 compass point0 '
1 compass point675 '
10 compass point6750 '
45 compass point30375 '
90 compass point60750 '
180 compass point121500 '
360 compass point243000 '
1000 compass point675000 '

Compass Points

Compass points are a unit of angular measurement used in navigation and cartography to represent directions on a compass. Traditionally, the compass is divided into 32 points, each representing 11.25 degrees. Compass points are essential in maritime navigation, aviation, and orienteering, providing a simple and standardized way to describe directions.

Minutes

Minutes of arc are a finer subdivision of degrees, with 60 minutes making up one degree. Each minute is further divided into 60 seconds of arc. This unit allows for precise angular measurements and is commonly used in fields like astronomy, navigation, and geodesy, where detailed accuracy is required for mapping and celestial observations.