Convert Sextant to Milliradian
Input the number of sextants you want to convert to milliradians.
How to Convert Sextants to Milliradians
The sextant and milliradian are both units of angle. 1 sextant equals 1047.1975512 milliradians. This means to convert sextants to milliradians, you multiply by 1047.1975512.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 sextant to milliradians:
We need to convert sextants to milliradians
Since 1 sextant = 1047.1975512 mrad, multiply by 1047.1975512
5 × 1047.1975512 = 5235.987756
5 sextant = 5235.987756 mrad
Sextant to Milliradian Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common sextant to milliradian conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Sextants (sextant) | Milliradians (mrad) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 sextant | 104.71975512 mrad |
| 0.5 sextant | 523.5987756 mrad |
| 1 sextant | 1047.1975512 mrad |
| 2 sextant | 2094.3951024 mrad |
| 5 sextant | 5235.987756 mrad |
| 10 sextant | 10471.975512 mrad |
| 25 sextant | 26179.93878 mrad |
| 50 sextant | 52359.87756 mrad |
| 100 sextant | 104719.75512 mrad |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert sextants to milliradians?
To convert sextants to milliradians, multiply the value by 1047.1975512. For example, 10 sextant = 10471.975512 mrad.
How many milliradians are in 1 sextant?
1 sextant equals 1047.1975512 milliradians.
What is the formula for sextants to milliradians?
The formula is: mrad = sextant × 1047.1975512.