Convert Arcminute to Sextant
Enter the number of arcminutes that you want to convert to sextants.
How to Convert Arcminutes to Sextants
The arcminute and sextant are both units of angle. 1 sextant equals 3599.9999999 arcminutes. This means to convert arcminutes to sextants, you divide by 3599.9999999.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ′ to sextants:
We need to convert arcminutes to sextants
Since 1 sextant = 3599.9999999 ′, divide by 3599.9999999
5 ÷ 3599.9999999 = 0.0013888889
5 ′ = 0.0013888889 sextant
Arcminute to Sextant Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common arcminute to sextant conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Arcminutes (′) | Sextants (sextant) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ′ | 2.7777777778e-5 sextant |
| 0.5 ′ | 0.0001388889 sextant |
| 1 ′ | 0.0002777778 sextant |
| 2 ′ | 0.0005555556 sextant |
| 5 ′ | 0.0013888889 sextant |
| 10 ′ | 0.0027777778 sextant |
| 25 ′ | 0.0069444444 sextant |
| 50 ′ | 0.0138888889 sextant |
| 100 ′ | 0.0277777778 sextant |
About These Units
Arcminute (′)
An arcminute (′ or MOA) is 1/60 of a degree. Arcminutes measure astronomical object sizes (Moon: ~31 arcminutes), visual acuity (normal vision resolves 1 arcminute), and rifle scope adjustments (1 MOA ≈ 1 inch at 100 yards). GPS coordinates use degrees and arcminutes.
Sextant (sextant)
A sextant angle is 1/6 of a circle or 60°. Named after the navigation instrument that measures angles up to 60° (later extended to 120°). Sextants measure the angle between celestial objects and the horizon for determining latitude and longitude at sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert arcminutes to sextants?
To convert arcminutes to sextants, divide the value by 3599.9999999. For example, 10 ′ = 0.0027777778 sextant.
How many sextants are in 1 arcminute?
1 arcminute equals 0.0002777778 sextants.
What is the formula for arcminutes to sextants?
The formula is: sextant = ′ ÷ 3599.9999999.