Sextant to Second Conversion

Convert between Sextant and Second quickly and accurately.

From Sextant

sextant

To Second

How to Convert Sextant to Second

Conversion Formula

1 sextant = 215999.983 "

1 " = 0 sextant

Example

Convert 15 sextant to ":

15 sextant = 15 × 215999.983 " = 3239999.741 "

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

Second

Definition

Second of arc (arcsecond) is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a minute or 1/3600 of a degree. There are 60 seconds in one minute and 3600 seconds in one degree.

History/Origin

The second of arc was developed as a further subdivision of the minute for extremely precise astronomical measurements. It follows the same sexagesimal system used for time.

Current Use

Seconds are used in astronomy, precision surveying, satellite navigation, and other applications requiring very precise angular measurements.

Multiplier

Offset