In this article I will show you how to convert 638 arcseconds into arcminutes. Throughout the explanation below I might also call it 638 arcsec to arcmin. They are the same thing!
How to Convert Arcseconds to Arcminutes
A arcsecond is smaller than a arcminute. I know that a arcsec is smaller than a arcmin because of something called conversion factors.
Put very simply, a conversion factor is a number that can be used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing it. So when we need to convert 638 arcseconds into arcminutes, we use a conversion factor to get the answer.
The conversion factor for arcsec to arcmin is:
Now that we know what the conversion factor is, we can easily calculate the conversion of 638 arcsec to arcmin by multiplying 0.016666646666707 by the number of arcseconds we have, which is 638.
So, the answer to the question "what is 638 arcseconds in arcminutes?" is 10.633320573359 arcmin.
Arcseconds to Arcminutes Conversion Table
Below is a sample conversion table for arcsec to arcmin:
| Arcseconds (arcsec) | Arcminutes (arcmin) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0 |
| 0.1 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.02 |
| 2 | 0.03 |
| 3 | 0.05 |
| 5 | 0.08 |
| 10 | 0.17 |
| 20 | 0.33 |
| 50 | 0.83 |
| 100 | 1.67 |
| 1000 | 16.67 |
Best Conversion Unit for 638 arcsec
Sometimes when you work with conversions from one unit to another, the numbers can get a little confusing. Especially when dealing with really large numbers.
I've also calculated what the best unit of measurement is for 638 arcsec.
To determine which unit is best, I decided to define that as being the unit of measurement which is as low as possible, without going below 1. Smaller numbers are more easily understood and can make it easier for you to understand the measurement.
The best unit of measurement I have found for 638 arcsec is arcminutes and the amount is 10.633320573359 arcmin.