Sextant to Quadrant Conversion

Convert between Sextant and Quadrant quickly and accurately.

From Sextant

sextant

To Quadrant

quadrant

How to Convert Sextant to Quadrant

Conversion Formula

1 sextant = 0.667 quadrant

1 quadrant = 1.5 sextant

Example

Convert 15 sextant to quadrant:

15 sextant = 15 × 0.667 quadrant = 10 quadrant

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

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