Three essential parameters are needed to convert cartesian to spherical: the value of x, the value of y, and the value of z.
The formula for converting cartesian to spherical (r, θ, φ):
r = √(x² + y² + z²)
φ = tan-1(y / x)
θ = tan-1((√(x² + y²) / z)
Let’s solve an example;
Find the conversion of cartesian to spherical when the value of x is 4, the value of y is 3 and the value of z is 6.
This implies that;
Value of x = 4
Value of y = 3
And, Value of z = 6
Finding r:
r = √(4² + 3² + 6²)
r = √(16 + 9 + 36)
So, r = √(61)
r = 7.81
Therefore, r is 7.81
Finding θ:
θ = tan-1((√(4² + 3²)) / 6)
That is, θ = tan-1((√(16 + 9)) / 6)
θ = tan-1((√(25)) / 6)
θ = tan-1((5) / 6)
So, θ = tan-1(0.8333333333333334)
θ = 39.80°
Therefore, θ is 39.80°.
Finding φ:
φ = tan-1(3 / 4)
That is, φ = tan-1(0.75)
φ = 36.86°
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Therefore, φ is 36.86°.
Therefore, the spherical coordinates of the Cartesian coordinates (4, 3, 6) is (7.81, 39.80°, 36.86°).
How to Convert Cartesian to Spherical With Nickzom Calculator
Read more: How to Convert Spherical to Cartesian | Coordinate Units
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of converting cartesian to spherical.
To get the answer and workings of cartesian to spherical using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Coordinate Units under Switches.
Now, Click on Cartesian to Spherical under Coordinate Units
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the conversion of cartesian to spherical according to the respective parameters which are the Value of x, Value of y and Value of z.
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Value of x is 4, Value of y is 3 and Value of z is 6.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves the conversion of cartesian to spherical and presents the formula, workings, and steps too.
