Convert Spat to Octant
Convert spats to octants by entering a value below.
How to Convert Spats to Octants
The spat and octant are both units of solid angle. 1 spat equals 7.9999999997 octants. This means to convert spats to octants, you multiply by 7.9999999997.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 sp to octants:
We need to convert spats to octants
Since 1 sp = 7.9999999997 octant, multiply by 7.9999999997
5 × 7.9999999997 = 39.999999999
5 sp = 39.999999999 octant
Spat to Octant Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common spat to octant conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Spats (sp) | Octants (octant) |
|---|---|
| 1 sp | 7.9999999997 octant |
| 2 sp | 15.999999999 octant |
| 5 sp | 39.999999999 octant |
| 10 sp | 79.999999997 octant |
| 15 sp | 120 octant |
| 20 sp | 159.99999999 octant |
| 25 sp | 199.99999999 octant |
| 50 sp | 399.99999999 octant |
| 100 sp | 799.99999997 octant |
About These Units
Spat (sp)
The spat equals 4π steradians (≈12.566 sr)—the solid angle subtended by a complete sphere as seen from its center. One spat = 41,253 square degrees = 1 full sphere. Used in radiation physics and isotropic source calculations. Rarely used; steradians preferred.
Octant (octant)
An octant equals π/2 steradians (≈1.571 sr)—one-eighth of a complete sphere. Represents one corner of a cube viewed from the center. Each octant is bounded by three mutually perpendicular great circles. Used in 3D spatial partitioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert spats to octants?
To convert spats to octants, multiply the value by 7.9999999997. For example, 10 sp = 79.999999997 octant.
How many octants are in 1 spat?
1 spat equals 7.9999999997 octants.
What is the formula for spats to octants?
The formula is: octant = sp × 7.9999999997.