Mil to Sextant Conversion

Convert between Mil and Sextant quickly and accurately.

From Mil

mil

To Sextant

sextant

How to Convert Mil to Sextant

Conversion Formula

1 mil = 0.001 sextant

1 sextant = 1066.667 mil

Example

Convert 15 mil to sextant:

15 mil = 15 × 0.001 sextant = 0.014 sextant

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Mil

mil

Definition

Mil is a unit of angle measurement used in military applications, equal to 1/6400 of a full circle or approximately 0.05625 degrees.

History/Origin

The mil was developed for military applications, particularly artillery, where precise angular measurements are crucial for targeting.

Current Use

Mils are used in military applications, artillery, navigation, and military surveying.

Multiplier

0.056

Offset

Sextant

sextant

Definition

Sextant is a unit of angle measurement equal to 60 degrees or one-sixth of a full circle. It was historically used in navigation instruments.

History/Origin

The sextant was developed for navigation instruments, representing one-sixth of a circle for measuring angles.

Current Use

Sextants are used in astronomy, navigation, and some geometric calculations.

Multiplier

Offset