Sextant to Radian Conversion

Convert between Sextant and Radian quickly and accurately.

From Sextant

sextant

To Radian

rad

How to Convert Sextant to Radian

Conversion Formula

1 sextant = 1.047 rad

1 rad = 0.955 sextant

Example

Convert 15 sextant to rad:

15 sextant = 15 × 1.047 rad = 15.708 rad

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

Radian

rad

Definition

Radian is the SI unit for measuring angles, defined as the angle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle. One radian equals approximately 57.2958 degrees.

History/Origin

The radian was introduced by James Thomson in 1873. It became the standard unit for angular measurement in the International System of Units (SI) due to its mathematical elegance.

Current Use

Radians are used in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer graphics, and scientific calculations where precise angular measurements are required.

Multiplier

57.296

Offset