Convert Square Arcminute to Square Arcsecond
Convert square arcminutes to square arcseconds by entering a value below.
How to Convert Square Arcminutes to Square Arcseconds
The square arcminute and square arcsecond are both units of solid angle. 1 square arcminute equals 3600.0025527 square arcseconds. This means to convert square arcminutes to square arcseconds, you multiply by 3600.0025527.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 arcmin² to square arcseconds:
We need to convert square arcminutes to square arcseconds
Since 1 arcmin² = 3600.0025527 arcsec², multiply by 3600.0025527
5 × 3600.0025527 = 18000.012764
5 arcmin² = 18000.012764 arcsec²
Square Arcminute to Square Arcsecond Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common square arcminute to square arcsecond conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Square Arcminutes (arcmin²) | Square Arcseconds (arcsec²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 arcmin² | 360.00025527 arcsec² |
| 0.5 arcmin² | 1800.0012764 arcsec² |
| 1 arcmin² | 3600.0025527 arcsec² |
| 2 arcmin² | 7200.0051054 arcsec² |
| 5 arcmin² | 18000.012764 arcsec² |
| 10 arcmin² | 36000.025527 arcsec² |
| 25 arcmin² | 90000.063818 arcsec² |
| 50 arcmin² | 180000.12764 arcsec² |
| 100 arcmin² | 360000.25527 arcsec² |
About These Units
Square Arcminute (arcmin²)
A square arcminute equals (1/60)² of a square degree or about 8.46×10⁻⁸ steradians. One square degree = 3,600 square arcminutes. Used for small astronomical fields: nebula sizes, galaxy images, and detector pixel scales. Full Moon ≈ 720 arcmin².
Square Arcsecond (arcsec²)
A square arcsecond equals (1/3600)² of a square degree or about 2.35×10⁻¹¹ steradians. One square arcminute = 3,600 square arcseconds. Measures individual star disks, exoplanet host star separation, and high-resolution imaging pixels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert square arcminutes to square arcseconds?
To convert square arcminutes to square arcseconds, multiply the value by 3600.0025527. For example, 10 arcmin² = 36000.025527 arcsec².
How many square arcseconds are in 1 square arcminute?
1 square arcminute equals 3600.0025527 square arcseconds.
What is the formula for square arcminutes to square arcseconds?
The formula is: arcsec² = arcmin² × 3600.0025527.