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Discover the simplicity of converting °min to °day with Newtum's user-friendly Degree minute to Degree day Converter, sparking your curiosity to explore more.
A Degree minute (°min) is a unit of angular measurement used in fields such as astronomy, mapping, and artillery. It is one-sixtieth of a degree (1°), which in turn is defined as one 360th of a full circle. Given the Earth's rotation, one degree minute corresponds to a specific distance or angle on the planet's surface, providing precise triangulation for various applications.
Definition of Degree dayA Degree day is a unit of measurement used in energy management to estimate the energy needs of heating or cooling buildings. It is based on the extent to which the daily average temperature deviates from a reference temperature, typically 65°F (18.3°C). Degree days help in calculating the energy demand and consumption over a period, thus enabling more efficient climate control and energy conservation strategies.
| Degree minute (°min) | Degree day (°day) |
|---|---|
| 60 °min | 0.04167 °day |
| 120 °min | 0.08333 °day |
| 180 °min | 0.12500 °day |
| 240 °min | 0.16667 °day |
| 300 °min | 0.20833 °day |
| 360 °min | 0.25000 °day |
| 420 °min | 0.29167 °day |
| 480 °min | 0.33333 °day |
| 540 °min | 0.37500 °day |
| 600 °min | 0.41667 °day |
Example 1:
convert 60 °min to °day:
60 °min = 60 / 1440 °day = 0.04167 °day
Example 2:
convert 720 °min to °day:
720 °min = 720 / 1440 °day = 0.5 °day
The concept of Degree minutes and Degree days has been used historically in various fields. Degree minutes date back to ancient times for navigation and mapping, whereas Degree days are a more modern metric, developed for energy management and climate control purposes.
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Example 1:
To convert 180 °min to °day: 180 ÷ 1440 = 0.12500 °day.
Example 2:
To convert 300 °min to °day: 300 ÷ 1440 = 0.20833 °day.
