Compass Points to Minutes Converter

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Calculation: Compass Points ➜ Minutes

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What is the formula to convert from Compass Points to Minutes?

The formula to convert angle value from the unit of Compass Points to the unit of Minutes is:

Angle(Minutes) = Angle(Compass Points) × 675

Compass Points unit in Angle

Compass points are a unit of angular measurement based on the traditional 32-point compass rose, where the full circle is divided into 32 equal parts. Each compass point represents 11.25 degrees. Compass points are primarily used in navigation and meteorology to describe directions and wind headings with precision.

Minutes unit in Angle

Minutes of arc, also known simply as arcminutes, are a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree. They are commonly used in fields such as astronomy, navigation, and optics to measure very small angles with precision. Arcminutes allow for detailed and accurate observations, particularly in contexts where degrees are too large a unit for the required precision.

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