Milliarcseconds to Sextants Converter

1 milliarcsecond (mas) equals 4.6296296 × 10-9 sextants (sextant).

1 milliarcsecond = 4.6296296 × 10-9 sextants

How to convert milliarcseconds to sextants

sextant = mas ÷ 216,000,000

To convert milliarcseconds to sextants, divide the number of milliarcseconds by 216,000,000.

Example: 1 mas to sextant

  1. Start with the value in milliarcseconds: 1 mas.
  2. Divide by 216,000,000: 1 ÷ 216,000,000 = 4.6296296 × 10-9.
  3. Result: 1 milliarcsecond = 4.6296296 × 10-9 sextants.

Going the other way, 1 sextant = 216,000,000 milliarcseconds, so to convert sextants back to milliarcseconds you multiply by the same number. See sextants to milliarcseconds.

Milliarcseconds to sextants conversion table

Milliarcseconds (mas)Sextants (sextant)
1 mas 4.6296296 × 10-9 sextant
2 mas 9.2592593 × 10-9 sextant
3 mas 1.3888889 × 10-8 sextant
4 mas 1.8518519 × 10-8 sextant
5 mas 2.3148148 × 10-8 sextant
6 mas 2.7777778 × 10-8 sextant
7 mas 3.2407407 × 10-8 sextant
8 mas 3.7037037 × 10-8 sextant
9 mas 4.1666667 × 10-8 sextant
10 mas 4.6296296 × 10-8 sextant
100 mas 4.6296296 × 10-7 sextant

What is a milliarcsecond?

The milliarcsecond is used for star positions and parallaxes measured by space astrometry missions such as Gaia.

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What is a sextant?

A sextant as an angle is a sixth of a circle, 60°, the arc of the navigational instrument of the same name.

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Convert milliarcseconds to other units

Convert other units to sextants

Frequently asked questions

How many sextants are in a milliarcsecond?

One milliarcsecond is 4.6296296e-9 sextants.

How many milliarcseconds are in a sextant?

One sextant is 216,000,000 milliarcseconds.

What is the formula to convert milliarcseconds to sextants?

sextant = mas ÷ 216,000,000.