Point (Compass) to Sextant Converter
Convert Point (Compass) (pt) to Sextant (sext) instantly. 1 pt = 0.1875 sext.
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1 pt = 0.1875 sext
Formula:
sext = pt × 0.1875With your value: 1 pt = 0.1875 sext
Other Point (Compass) to Sextant conversions
Point (Compass) to Sextant Conversion Table
| Point (Compass) (pt) | Sextant (sext) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.09375 |
| 1 | 0.1875 |
| 2 | 0.375 |
| 5 | 0.9375 |
| 10 | 1.875 |
| 15 | 2.8125 |
| 20 | 3.75 |
| 25 | 4.6875 |
| 50 | 9.375 |
| 100 | 18.75 |
| 250 | 46.875 |
| 500 | 93.75 |
| 1000 | 187.5 |
Sextant to Point (Compass) Conversion Table
| Sextant (sext) | Point (Compass) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.666667 |
| 1 | 5.333333 |
| 2 | 10.666667 |
| 5 | 26.666667 |
| 10 | 53.333333 |
| 15 | 80 |
| 20 | 106.666667 |
| 25 | 133.333333 |
| 50 | 266.666667 |
| 100 | 533.333333 |
| 250 | 1,333.333333 |
| 500 | 2,666.666667 |
| 1000 | 5,333.333333 |
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.
Point (Compass) (pt)
Angle
The DTP/PostScript point is exactly 1/72 inch (0.352 777… mm).
Historic Didot and American printer’s points differ and are not interchangeable.
Source: PostScript Language Reference; CSS Values and Units Module Level 4 (absolute lengths)
Adobe Systems / W3C · 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 Point (Compass) to Sextant
To convert from Point (Compass) (pt) to Sextant (sext), multiply the value by 0.1875.
Formula: sext = pt × 0.1875
Reverse: pt = sext × 5.3333333333
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Point (Compass). For example: 5 pt
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.1875
- The result is: 0.9375 sext
About Point (Compass)
The point (compass) (pt) is a unit of plane angle. One point (compass) equals 11.25 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.
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 Point (Compass)?
There are exactly 0.1875 Sextant in 1 Point (Compass). This means the conversion factor from Point (Compass) to Sextant is 0.1875.
What is the formula to convert Point (Compass) to Sextant?
The formula to convert Point (Compass) to Sextant is: sext = pt × 0.1875. For example, to convert 10 Point (Compass) to Sextant, you would multiply 10 by 0.1875.
What is a Point (Compass)?
The point (compass) (pt) is a unit of plane angle. One point (compass) equals 11.25 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 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 Point (Compass)?
The Point (Compass) is commonly used in angle calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Point (Compass) to Sextant converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/point-to-sextant