Converting from Second of arc (") to Sextant (sextant) | Angle

What is Second of arc (")

The second of arc (") is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/3600th of a degree. It is commonly used in astronomy and geometry to measure very small angles.

What is Sextant (sextant)

The sextant is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/216000th of a full circle. It is often used in navigation to measure the elevation of celestial bodies above the horizon.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from seconds of arc (") to sextants (sextant), you can use the following formula:

sextant=second of arc×0.00000462963

To convert from sextants (sextant) to seconds of arc ("), you can use the following formula:

second of arc=sextant×216000

Examples

1. Convert 12 seconds of arc (") to sextants (sextant):

sextant=12×0.00000462963=0.00005555556 sextant

2. Convert 7 seconds of arc (") to sextants (sextant):

sextant=7×0.00000462963=0.00003240741 sextant

3. Convert 9 sextants (sextant) to seconds of arc ("):

second of arc=9×216000=1944000 ”

Conclusion

Use this page to perform conversions from seconds of arc (") to sextants (sextant) and vice versa for your angle measurements.