Sextant to Circle Conversion

Convert between Sextant and Circle quickly and accurately.

From Sextant

sextant

To Circle

circle

How to Convert Sextant to Circle

Conversion Formula

1 sextant = 0.167 circle

1 circle = 6 sextant

Example

Convert 15 sextant to circle:

15 sextant = 15 × 0.167 circle = 2.5 circle

Unit Information

Learn about the angle units you're converting between

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

Circle

circle

Definition

Circle is a unit of angle measurement equal to one complete turn or 360 degrees. It represents the full angular measure of a circle.

History/Origin

The circle as a unit of angular measurement has been used since ancient times in geometry and astronomy.

Current Use

Circles are used in geometry, engineering, rotational calculations, and describing complete angular measurements.

Multiplier

360

Offset