Degree to Sextant Converter
Convert Degree (°) to Sextant (sext) instantly. 1 ° = 0.016667 sext.
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1 ° = 0.016667 sext
Formula:
sext = ° × 0.0166666667With your value: 1 ° = 0.01666667 sext
Other Degree to Sextant conversions
Degree to Sextant Conversion Table
| Degree (°) | Sextant (sext) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.008333 |
| 1 | 0.016667 |
| 2 | 0.033333 |
| 5 | 0.083333 |
| 10 | 0.166667 |
| 15 | 0.25 |
| 20 | 0.333333 |
| 25 | 0.416667 |
| 50 | 0.833333 |
| 100 | 1.666667 |
| 250 | 4.166667 |
| 500 | 8.333333 |
| 1000 | 16.666667 |
Sextant to Degree Conversion Table
| Sextant (sext) | Degree (°) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 30 |
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 120 |
| 5 | 300 |
| 10 | 600 |
| 15 | 900 |
| 20 | 1,200 |
| 25 | 1,500 |
| 50 | 3,000 |
| 100 | 6,000 |
| 250 | 15,000 |
| 500 | 30,000 |
| 1000 | 60,000 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Degree (°)
Angle
1° = π/180 rad exactly; accepted for use with the SI.
Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Sextant (sext)
Angle
The radian is the coherent SI unit of plane angle; the degree is exactly π/180 rad and is accepted for use with the SI.
Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Degree to Sextant
To convert from Degree (°) to Sextant (sext), multiply the value by 0.0166666667.
Formula: sext = ° × 0.0166666667
Reverse: ° = sext × 60
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Degree. For example: 5 °
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0166666667
- The result is: 0.083333 sext
About Degree
The degree is a measurement of angle equal to 1/360 of a full rotation. It is the most commonly used unit of angular measurement.
Common uses: navigation, geometry, construction.
About Sextant
The sextant (sext) is a unit of plane angle. One sextant equals 60 radians. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other angle unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: angle calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Sextant are in 1 Degree?
There are exactly 0.0166666667 Sextant in 1 Degree. This means the conversion factor from Degree to Sextant is 0.0166666667.
What is the formula to convert Degree to Sextant?
The formula to convert Degree to Sextant is: sext = ° × 0.0166666667. For example, to convert 10 Degree to Sextant, you would multiply 10 by 0.0166666667.
What is a Degree?
The degree is a measurement of angle equal to 1/360 of a full rotation. It is the most commonly used unit of angular measurement.
What is a Sextant?
The sextant (sext) is a unit of plane angle. One sextant equals 60 radians. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other angle unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Degree?
The Degree is commonly used in navigation, geometry, construction.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Degree to Sextant converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/degree-to-sextant