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Explore the Gon to Sextant Converter by Newtum, a tool that seamlessly transforms gons into sextants. Delve into the precision of angular measurements and satisfy your curiosity about this specialized conversion.
A gon, also known as a grad or grade, is a unit of plane angle that represents 1/400 of a full circle. This means a right angle, which is 1/4 of a full circle, is 100 gons. The usage of gons is common in surveying and civil engineering, particularly in Europe.
Definition of SextantA sextant is a navigational instrument traditionally used to measure the angle between two visible objects. Its primary use is to determine the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for celestial navigation. The name 'sextant' comes from the Latin 'sextans', which means 'one-sixth', referring to the instrument's arc, which spans 60 degrees or one-sixth of a circle.
| Gon | Sextant Measurement |
|---|---|
| 100 gon | 60° |
| 200 gon | 120° |
| 300 gon | 180° |
| 400 gon | 240° |
| 500 gon | 300° |
| 600 gon | 360° |
| 700 gon | 420° |
| 800 gon | 480° |
| 900 gon | 540° |
Example 1:
convert 100 gon to degrees:
100 gon = 90°
Example 2:
convert 200 gon to degrees:
200 gon = 180°
The Gon to Sextant Converter traces its origins to the need for precise angular measurements in navigation and surveying. This tool facilitates the transition between the metric-based gon unit to the sextant's degree system, which is vital for maritime and aerial navigation.
Discover the Gon to Sextant Converter and its applications that span across various industries, enhancing precision in angular measurements.
Example 1:
Convert 50 gon to sextant degrees:
50 gon = 45°
Example 2:
Convert 250 gon to sextant degrees:
250 gon = 225°
