Quadrant to Sextant Conversion

Convert between Quadrant and Sextant quickly and accurately.

From Quadrant

quadrant

To Sextant

sextant

How to Convert Quadrant to Sextant

Conversion Formula

1 quadrant = 1.5 sextant

1 sextant = 0.667 quadrant

Example

Convert 15 quadrant to sextant:

15 quadrant = 15 × 1.5 sextant = 22.5 sextant

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

Quadrant

quadrant

Definition

Quadrant is a unit of angle measurement equal to 90 degrees or one-quarter of a full circle. It represents a right angle.

History/Origin

The quadrant was used in ancient astronomy and navigation instruments. It represents one-quarter of a circle.

Current Use

Quadrants are used in geometry, navigation, coordinate systems, and astronomical measurements.

Multiplier

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