How to convert the angle measure to decimal degree form on calculator?

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Greyson Parsons

19 September, 22:42

How to convert the angle measure to decimal degree form on calculator?

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Molly Wilkins · Answer 1

If an angle is given in minutes and seconds of an arc as well as degrees, remember that a minute is a sixtieth of a degree and a second is a sixtieth of a minute. For example, 20º35’26" is the same as 20 + (35+26/60) / 60. Your calculator will give you a decimal result of this calculation.