Sextant to Point (Compass) Converter
Convert Sextant (sext) to Point (Compass) (pt) instantly. 1 sext = 5.333333 pt.
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1 sext = 5.333333 pt
Formula:
pt = sext × 5.3333333333With your value: 1 sext = 5.33333333 pt
Other Sextant to Point (Compass) conversions
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 |
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 |
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.
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
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
How to Convert Sextant to Point (Compass)
To convert from Sextant (sext) to Point (Compass) (pt), multiply the value by 5.3333333333.
Formula: pt = sext × 5.3333333333
Reverse: sext = pt × 0.1875
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Sextant. For example: 5 sext
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 5.3333333333
- The result is: 26.666667 pt
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Point (Compass) are in 1 Sextant?
There are exactly 5.3333333333 Point (Compass) in 1 Sextant. This means the conversion factor from Sextant to Point (Compass) is 5.3333333333.
What is the formula to convert Sextant to Point (Compass)?
The formula to convert Sextant to Point (Compass) is: pt = sext × 5.3333333333. For example, to convert 10 Sextant to Point (Compass), you would multiply 10 by 5.3333333333.
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 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 are the common uses of Sextant?
The Sextant is commonly used in angle calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Sextant to Point (Compass) converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/sextant-to-point