Sextant to Degree Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert sextant (sex) to degree (°) or degree to sextant.Also written as SEX to ° conversion.
1 sextant = 60.0000000 degree
Formula: degree = sextant value × 60.0000000
SEX to ° — sextant to degree
10 sextant = 600.00000 degree
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Converting Sextant to Degree
The Sextant: History & Usage
The sextant as an angular unit represents one-sixth of a full circle (60°), named after the navigation instrument.
The sextant instrument — used for celestial navigation since the 18th century — measures angles up to 60° (one-sixth of a circle) between celestial objects and the horizon. Though GPS has replaced it for routine navigation, sextants remain mandatory backup equipment on oceangoing vessels and are still taught in naval academies worldwide.
What is Degree?
Dating back to ancient Babylonian astronomy, the degree divides a full rotation into 360 equal parts.
The Babylonians used a base-60 number system and observed that the sun moved approximately one degree per day across the sky over a year. The 360° circle became universal in navigation, surveying, architecture, and education. Degrees remain the standard angle unit in everyday life — from compass bearings and map coordinates to smartphone screen rotation and camera field-of-view specifications.
Why Angle Conversions Matter
Angle conversions bridge the gap between everyday measurement (degrees) and mathematical computation (radians). A mechanical engineer designing a robotic arm needs radians for inverse kinematics. A pilot reads compass headings in degrees. A surveyor might work in gradians. Game developers convert between degrees (artist-friendly) and radians (GPU shaders) hundreds of times per frame. Understanding these conversions is essential across STEM fields, navigation, and digital media production.
sextant to degree metric conversion table
| 0.01 sex | = | 0.60000 ° |
| 0.1 sex | = | 6.00000 ° |
| 1 sex | = | 60.00000 ° |
| 2 sex | = | 120.00000 ° |
| 3 sex | = | 180.00000 ° |
| 4 sex | = | 240.00000 ° |
| 5 sex | = | 300.00000 ° |
| 6 sex | = | 360.00000 ° |
| 7 sex | = | 420.00000 ° |
| 8 sex | = | 480.00000 ° |
| 9 sex | = | 540.00000 ° |
| 10 sex | = | 600.00000 ° |
| 11 sex | = | 660.00000 ° |
| 12 sex | = | 720.00000 ° |
| 13 sex | = | 780.00000 ° |
| 14 sex | = | 840.00000 ° |
| 15 sex | = | 900.00000 ° |
| 16 sex | = | 960.00000 ° |
| 17 sex | = | 1020.00000 ° |
| 18 sex | = | 1080.00000 ° |
| 19 sex | = | 1140.00000 ° |
| 20 sex | = | 1200.00000 ° |
| 30 sex | = | 1800.00000 ° |
| 40 sex | = | 2400.00000 ° |
| 50 sex | = | 3000.00000 ° |
| 60 sex | = | 3600.00000 ° |
| 70 sex | = | 4200.00000 ° |
| 80 sex | = | 4800.00000 ° |
| 90 sex | = | 5400.00000 ° |
| 100 sex | = | 6000.00000 ° |
| 200 sex | = | 12000.00000 ° |
| 300 sex | = | 18000.00000 ° |
| 400 sex | = | 24000.00000 ° |
| 500 sex | = | 30000.00000 ° |
| 600 sex | = | 36000.00000 ° |
| 700 sex | = | 42000.00000 ° |
| 800 sex | = | 48000.00000 ° |
| 900 sex | = | 54000.00000 ° |
| 1000 sex | = | 60000.00000 ° |
How to Convert SEX to ° (Sextant to Degree)?
We can convert sextant to degree by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Sextant to Degree?
We know 1 Sextant = 60.0000000 degree; 1 Degree = 0.0166667 sextant.
20 sextant = ___°
20 × 60.0000000 = 1200.00000 ° (we know 1 sextant = 60.0000000 degree)
Answer:
20 sextant = 1200.00000 degree
How to Convert Sextants to Degrees
A sextant (as an angular unit) equals one-sixth of a circle = 60 degrees:
- Write down the number of sextants.
- Multiply by 60.
- The result is the angle in degrees.
Solved Examples
Question 1: Convert 2 sextants to degrees.
Solution:
Degrees = 2 × 60
= 120
Answer: 2 sextants = 120°
Question 2: Express 4.5 sextants in degrees.
Solution:
Degrees = 4.5 × 60
= 270
Answer: 4.5 sextants = 270°
Question 3: Convert 0.5 sextants to degrees.
Solution:
Degrees = 0.5 × 60
= 30
Answer: 0.5 sextants = 30°
Practice Questions
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 3 sextants to degrees. (Answer: 180°)
- How many degrees in 5 sextants? (Answer: 300°)
- Express 1.25 sextants in degrees. (Answer: 75°)
The Sextant in Maritime Navigation
The sextant navigation instrument has an arc of 60° (one-sixth of a circle), allowing measurement of angles between celestial bodies and the horizon. Despite its 60° arc, optical doubling lets it measure up to 120°. Used since the 1730s, it remains required emergency equipment on commercial ships. The unit "sextant" preserves this historical connection between angle measurement and seafaring.
Key Takeaways
- Multiply sextants by 60 to get degrees.
- 1 sextant = 60° = one-sixth of a circle.
- 6 sextants = 360° (full revolution).
- Named after the navigation instrument spanning 60° of arc.
Sextant to Degree Conversion Formula
degree = sextant × 60.0000000
1 sextant = 60.0000000 degree
1 degree = 0.0166667 sextant
Reverse: sextant = degree × 0.0166667
Frequently Asked Questions
How many degree are in 1 sextant?
There are 60.0000000 degree in 1 sextant. To convert sextant to degree, multiply the value by 60.0000000.
How do I convert sextant to degree?
Multiply your sextant value by 60.0000000 to get the equivalent in degree. For example, 5 sextant = 5 × 60.0000000 = 300.00000 degree.
How do I convert degree to sextant?
Multiply your degree value by 0.0166667 to get the equivalent in sextant. Alternatively, divide by 60.0000000.
What is 10 sextant in degree?
10 sextant is equal to 600.00000 degree.
What is 100 sextant in degree?
100 sextant is equal to 6000.00000 degree.