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Convert Compass Points to Sextants

Compass Points




Sextants


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.

  1. Enter the input Compass Points value in the text field.
  2. The given Compass Points is converted to Sextants in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Sextants label.
  3. 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 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.