Compass Points to Sextants Converter

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How to use this Compass Points to Sextants Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Compass Points to the units of Sextants.

  1. Enter the input Compass Points value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Compass Points into Sextants in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Sextants label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Sextants value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Sextants value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Compass Points to Sextants?

The formula to convert given angle from Compass Points to Sextants is:

Angle(Sextants) = Angle(Compass Points) × 11.25 / 60

Substitute the given value of angle in compass points, i.e., Angle(Compass Points) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the angle in sextants, i.e., Angle(Sextants).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a ship's navigation system shifts by 8 compass points to adjust its course.
Convert this direction from compass points to Sextants.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in compass points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = 8

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from compass points to sextants is:

Angle(Sextants) = Angle(Compass Points) × 11.25 / 60

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Compass Points) = 8 in the above formula.

Angle(Sextants) = 8 × 11.25 / 60

Angle(Sextants) = 1.5

Final Answer:

Therefore, 8 compass point is equal to 1.5 sextant.

The angle is 1.5 sextant, in sextants.

2

Consider that a hiker adjusts their direction by 4 compass points to stay on track.
Convert this direction from compass points to Sextants.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in compass points is:

Angle(Compass Points) = 4

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from compass points to sextants is:

Angle(Sextants) = Angle(Compass Points) × 11.25 / 60

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Compass Points) = 4 in the above formula.

Angle(Sextants) = 4 × 11.25 / 60

Angle(Sextants) = 0.75

Final Answer:

Therefore, 4 compass point is equal to 0.75 sextant.

The angle is 0.75 sextant, in sextants.

Compass Points to Sextants Conversion Table

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

Compass Points (compass point)Sextants (sextant)
0 compass point0 sextant
1 compass point0.1875 sextant
10 compass point1.875 sextant
45 compass point8.4375 sextant
90 compass point16.875 sextant
180 compass point33.75 sextant
360 compass point67.5 sextant
1000 compass point187.5 sextant

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.

Sextants

Sextants are a unit of angular measurement used primarily in navigation and astronomy, representing one-sixth of a full circle, or 60 degrees. The sextant instrument, named after this unit, is used to measure the angle between two visible objects, such as a star and the horizon, enabling precise determination of latitude and longitude at sea.

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