Minutes of Arc to Circles Converter

To convert minutes of arc to circles, simply divide the angle by 21,600, where one circle equals 21,600 minutes of arc:

Enter the angle in minutes of arc below to get the value converted to circles.

How to Convert Minutes of Arc to Circles

Starting Point – Understanding the Inputs:

Imagine you have an angle measured in minutes of arc. It’s like having a pie, and each minute of arc is a tiny slice of that pie.

Minute of Arc Value: This is where you enter the angle measured in minutes of arc. Think of it like the number of slices you have in your pie.

The Conversion Formula:

To convert minutes of arc to circles, you divide the angle by 21,600. It’s like saying how many full pies you have if each pie has 21,600 slices (which is the same as one circle).

Formula: circles = minutes of arc ÷ 21,600

Understanding the Calculation:

Let’s break down the formula:

Circles: This is the result of the conversion, telling you how many full circles your angle represents.
Minutes of Arc: This is the angle you started with, measured in minutes of arc.
21,600: This is the number of minutes of arc in one full circle. It’s like saying there are 21,600 slices in one pie, or one full circle.

Example Calculation:

Let’s say you have an angle of 50,000 minutes of arc. Plugging this into the formula:

Circles = (50,000 ÷ 21,600)
Circles = 2.314815 cir

This means that 50,000 minutes of arc is equal to approximately 2.314815 circles.

Final Note:

This converter helps you understand how many full circles your angle represents. It’s like seeing how many whole pies you have based on the number of slices you started with.