Convert Milliradian to Sextant
Type the number of milliradians that you wish to convert to sextants.
How to Convert Milliradians to Sextants
The milliradian and sextant are both units of angle. 1 sextant equals 1047.1975512 milliradians. This means to convert milliradians to sextants, you divide by 1047.1975512.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mrad to sextants:
We need to convert milliradians to sextants
Since 1 sextant = 1047.1975512 mrad, divide by 1047.1975512
5 ÷ 1047.1975512 = 0.0047746483
5 mrad = 0.0047746483 sextant
Milliradian to Sextant Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common milliradian to sextant conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Milliradians (mrad) | Sextants (sextant) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mrad | 9.5492965855e-5 sextant |
| 0.5 mrad | 0.0004774648 sextant |
| 1 mrad | 0.0009549297 sextant |
| 2 mrad | 0.0019098593 sextant |
| 5 mrad | 0.0047746483 sextant |
| 10 mrad | 0.0095492966 sextant |
| 25 mrad | 0.0238732415 sextant |
| 50 mrad | 0.0477464829 sextant |
| 100 mrad | 0.0954929659 sextant |
About These Units
Milliradian (mrad)
A milliradian (mrad or mil) equals 0.001 radians or approximately 0.057°. Milliradians are used in military ballistics, optics, and laser rangefinding. NATO uses 6400 mils per circle. At 1000 meters, 1 mrad subtends 1 meter—convenient for range estimation.
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 milliradians to sextants?
To convert milliradians to sextants, divide the value by 1047.1975512. For example, 10 mrad = 0.0095492966 sextant.
How many sextants are in 1 milliradian?
1 milliradian equals 0.0009549297 sextants.
What is the formula for milliradians to sextants?
The formula is: sextant = mrad ÷ 1047.1975512.