How to use this Sextants to Compass Points Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given angle from the units of Sextants to the units of Compass Points.
Enter the input Sextants value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Sextants into Compass Points in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Compass Points label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Compass Points value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Compass Points value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
What is the Formula to convert Sextants to Compass Points?
The formula to convert given angle from Sextants to Compass Points is:
Substitute the given value of angle in sextants, i.e., Angle(Sextants) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the angle in compass points, i.e., Angle(Compass Points).
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
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Consider that an old navigation tool, the sextant, measures angles in 6 sextants. Convert this measurement from sextants to Compass Points.
Answer:
Given:
The angle in sextants is:
Angle(Sextants) = 6
Formula:
The formula to convert angle from sextants to compass points is:
Substitute given weight Angle(Sextants) = 2 in the above formula.
Angle(Compass Points) = 2 × 60 / 11.25
Angle(Compass Points) = 10.6667
Final Answer:
Therefore, 2 sextant is equal to 10.6667 compass point.
The angle is 10.6667 compass point, in compass points.
Sextants to Compass Points Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Sextants to Compass Points.
Sextants (sextant)
Compass Points (compass point)
0 sextant
0 compass point
1 sextant
5.3333compass point
10 sextant
53.3333compass point
45 sextant
240 compass point
90 sextant
480 compass point
180 sextant
960 compass point
360 sextant
1920 compass point
1000 sextant
5333.3333compass point
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Sextants to Compass Points in Angle?
The formula to convert Sextants to Compass Points in Angle is:
Sextants * 60 / 11.25
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Angle conversion tool, which converts Sextants to Compass Points, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Angle from Sextants to Compass Points?
To convert Angle from Sextants to Compass Points, you can use the following formula:
Sextants * 60 / 11.25
For example, if you have a value in Sextants, you substitute that value in place of Sextants in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Compass Points.