Convert Degree to Sextant
Enter the number of degrees that you want to convert to sextants.
How to Convert Degrees to Sextants
The degree and sextant are both units of angle. By definition, 1 sextant equals exactly 60 degrees. This means to convert degrees to sextants, you divide by 60.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ° to sextants:
We need to convert degrees to sextants
Since 1 sextant = 60 °, divide by 60
5 ÷ 60 = 0.0833333333
5 ° = 0.0833333333 sextant
Degree to Sextant Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common degree to sextant conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Degrees (°) | Sextants (sextant) |
|---|---|
| 1 ° | 0.0166666667 sextant |
| 2 ° | 0.0333333333 sextant |
| 5 ° | 0.0833333333 sextant |
| 10 ° | 0.1666666667 sextant |
| 15 ° | 0.25 sextant |
| 20 ° | 0.3333333333 sextant |
| 25 ° | 0.4166666667 sextant |
| 50 ° | 0.8333333333 sextant |
| 100 ° | 1.6666666667 sextant |
About These Units
Degree (°)
A degree (°) is 1/360 of a full rotation, the most widely used angle unit. Degrees measure geographic coordinates, temperature, slopes, and rotations. A right angle is 90°, straight angle is 180°, full circle is 360°. Each degree contains 60 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 degrees to sextants?
To convert degrees to sextants, divide the value by 60. For example, 10 ° = 0.1666666667 sextant.
How many sextants are in 1 degree?
1 degree equals 0.0166666667 sextants.
What is the formula for degrees to sextants?
The formula is: sextant = ° ÷ 60.