Minute Of Arc To Sextant (? To ?) Converter

The Minute of Arc to Sextant (? to ?) Converter is a handy tool designed to help users easily convert measurements of angular distance from minutes of arc to sextant readings. This is especially useful for navigators, astronomers, or anyone working with precise angular measurements.

In this context, a “Minute of Arc” (?) is a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree. It is commonly used in navigation and astronomy to describe small angles. One degree (°) is divided into 60 minutes of arc, so:

1 degree (°) = 60 minutes of arc (?)

A sextant reading, represented here by the symbol ?, is a measurement used in navigation to determine the angle between a celestial object and the horizon. It is typically expressed in degrees and minutes of arc, but for precise calculations, converting minutes of arc to sextant readings can be helpful.

The conversion formula from minutes of arc to sextant units is straightforward: since both are angular measurements, the conversion involves understanding their relationship. If the sextant reading is expressed in degrees and minutes, then:

Sextant reading (in degrees) = Total minutes of arc ÷ 60

For example, if you have a measurement of 120 minutes of arc, the equivalent sextant reading in degrees would be 120 ÷ 60 = 2 degrees. This tool automates this calculation, making it quick and easy to switch between these units for accurate navigation and measurement tasks.