How to use this Compass Points to Sextants Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Compass Points value from Compass Points units to Sextants units.
Enter the input Compass Points value in the text field.
The given Compass Points is converted to Sextants in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Sextants label.
You may copy the resulting Sextants value using the Copy button.
Formula
To convert given angle from Compass Points to Sextants, use the following formula.
Sextants = Compass Points * 11.25 / 60
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
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 point
0 sextant
1 compass point
0.1875sextant
10 compass point
1.875sextant
45 compass point
8.4375sextant
90 compass point
16.875sextant
180 compass point
33.75sextant
360 compass point
67.5sextant
1000 compass point
187.5sextant
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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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a ship's navigation system shifts by 8 compass points to adjust its course.<br>Convert this direction from compass points to Sextants.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The angle in compass points is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Compass Points)</sub></span> = 8</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert angle from compass points to sextants is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Sextants)</sub></span> = <span>Angle<sub>(Compass Points)</sub></span> × 11.25 / 60</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Angle<sub>(Compass Points)</sub> = 8</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Sextants)</sub></span> = <span>8</span> × 11.25 / 60</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Sextants)</sub></span> = 1.5</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>8 compass point</strong> is equal to <strong>1.5 sextant</strong>.</p>\n <p>The angle is <strong>1.5 sextant</strong>, in sextants.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a hiker adjusts their direction by 4 compass points to stay on track.<br>Convert this direction from compass points to Sextants.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The angle in compass points is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Compass Points)</sub></span> = 4</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert angle from compass points to sextants is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Sextants)</sub></span> = <span>Angle<sub>(Compass Points)</sub></span> × 11.25 / 60</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Angle<sub>(Compass Points)</sub> = 4</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Sextants)</sub></span> = <span>4</span> × 11.25 / 60</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Angle<sub>(Sextants)</sub></span> = 0.75</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>4 compass point</strong> is equal to <strong>0.75 sextant</strong>.</p>\n <p>The angle is <strong>0.75 sextant</strong>, in sextants.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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