Sextant to Mil Conversion

Convert between Sextant and Mil quickly and accurately.

From Sextant

sextant

To Mil

mil

How to Convert Sextant to Mil

Conversion Formula

1 sextant = 1066.667 mil

1 mil = 0.001 sextant

Example

Convert 15 sextant to mil:

15 sextant = 15 × 1066.667 mil = 16000 mil

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

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