Sextant to Revolution Conversion

Convert between Sextant and Revolution quickly and accurately.

From Sextant

sextant

To Revolution

How to Convert Sextant to Revolution

Conversion Formula

1 sextant = 0.167 r

1 r = 6 sextant

Example

Convert 15 sextant to r:

15 sextant = 15 × 0.167 r = 2.5 r

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

Revolution

Definition

Revolution is a unit of angle measurement equal to one complete turn or 360 degrees. It represents a full rotation around a circle.

History/Origin

The revolution as a unit of measurement has been used since ancient times to describe complete rotations or cycles.

Current Use

Revolutions are used in mechanical engineering, physics, rotational motion calculations, and describing periodic motion.

Multiplier

360

Offset