How to Convert Degrees to Sextants
To convert degrees to sextants, divide the value by 60.
The Formula
Sextants = Degrees ÷ 60
Key Fact
1 sextant = 60 degrees
Tip: To convert sextants back to degrees, multiply by 60.
Degrees to Sextants
Convert degrees (°) to sextants (sext) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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sext
1 ° = 0.0167 sext
Full precision:0.01666667 sext
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 degrees to sextants, we divide by 60 because one sextant equals exactly 60 degrees.
1 sextant = 60 degrees
Since there are 60 degrees in every sextant, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 60 = 0.0167 sextants
So 1 degrees = 0.0167 sextants.
Quick check: 0.0167 × 60 = 1 degrees
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 ° = 0.0167 sext
1 ÷ 60 = 0.0167
1 ÷ 60 = 0.0167
Example 2: 5 ° = 0.0833 sext
5 ÷ 60 = 0.0833
5 ÷ 60 = 0.0833
Example 3: 10 ° = 0.1667 sext
10 ÷ 60 = 0.1667
10 ÷ 60 = 0.1667
Degrees to Sextants Table
| Degrees | Sextants |
|---|---|
| 1 ° | 0.0167 sext |
| 2 ° | 0.0333 sext |
| 5 ° | 0.0833 sext |
| 10 ° | 0.1667 sext |
| 20 ° | 0.3333 sext |
| 25 ° | 0.4167 sext |
| 50 ° | 0.8333 sext |
| 100 ° | 1.6667 sext |
| 250 ° | 4.1667 sext |
| 500 ° | 8.3333 sext |
| 1000 ° | 16.6667 sext |
1 Degree in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ° = |
|---|---|
| Degrees to Radians | 0.017453 rad |
| Degrees to Gradians | 1.1111 grad |
| Degrees to Turns | 0.002778 turn |
| Degrees to Arc Minutes | 59.9999 ′ |
| Degrees to Arc Seconds | 3600 ″ |
| Degrees to Milliradians | 17.4533 mrad |
| Degrees to Revolutions | 0.002778 rev |
| Degrees to Quadrants | 0.011111 quad |
| Degrees to Sextants | 0.016667 sext |