Convert OnlineConvertOnline

Sextants to Degrees Converter

Sextants



Degrees





⇅ Switch toDegrees to Sextants Converter

How to use this Sextants to Degrees Converter 🤔

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

  1. Enter the input Sextants value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Sextants into Degrees in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Degrees label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Degrees value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Degrees 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 Sextants to Degrees?

The formula to convert given angle from Sextants to Degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = Angle(Sextants) × 60

To convert any given angle from sextants to degrees, substitute the given value of Angle(Sextants) in the above formula, simplify the right-hand side value.

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that an old navigation tool, the sextant, measures angles in 6 sextants.
Convert this measurement from sextants to Degrees.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in sextants is:

Angle(Sextants) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from sextants to degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = Angle(Sextants) × 60

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Sextants) = 6 in the above formula.

Angle(Degrees) = 6 × 60

Angle(Degrees) = 360

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 sextant is equal to 360 °.

The angle is 360 °, in degrees.

2

Consider that an astronomer divides the night sky into 2 sextants for observation.
Convert this division from sextants to Degrees.

Answer:

Given:

The angle in sextants is:

Angle(Sextants) = 2

Formula:

The formula to convert angle from sextants to degrees is:

Angle(Degrees) = Angle(Sextants) × 60

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Angle(Sextants) = 2 in the above formula.

Angle(Degrees) = 2 × 60

Angle(Degrees) = 120

Final Answer:

Therefore, 2 sextant is equal to 120 °.

The angle is 120 °, in degrees.

Sextants to Degrees Conversion Table

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

Sextants (sextant)Degrees (°)
0 sextant0 °
1 sextant60 °
10 sextant600 °
45 sextant2700 °
90 sextant5400 °
180 sextant10800 °
360 sextant21600 °
1000 sextant60000 °

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.

Degrees

Degrees are a widely used unit of angular measurement, especially in geometry, trigonometry, and everyday applications. A full circle is divided into 360 degrees, with each degree further divided into 60 minutes and each minute into 60 seconds. Degrees offer an intuitive way to express angles, and they are prevalent in fields ranging from navigation to astronomy, as well as in common day-to-day measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the formula for converting Sextants to Degrees in Angle?

2. Is this tool free or paid?

3. How do I convert Angle from Sextants to Degrees?