6838

6838 is a four-digit integer. It lies between 6837 and 6839 and is an even, composite number. Its prime factorization is 2 × 13 × 263, confirming that it is not prime. The sum of its digits is 25, so it is not divisible by 3, and it is not a multiple of 5. It is not a perfect square or cube. In different numeral bases, 6838 has representations such as binary 1101010110110 and hexadecimal 0x1AB6.

In astronomy, 6838 refers to the numerical designation assigned to a minor planet (asteroid). The designation indicates the object’s place in the sequence of minor planets as their orbits are confirmed. Details about its discovery, discovery site, and any later naming would be recorded in official databases and circulars managed by the appropriate astronomical authorities.

Beyond mathematics and astronomy, 6838 may appear as a catalog, model, or part number in various industries or datasets. Like many four-digit identifiers, it serves as a simple reference used in inventories, classifications, and educational examples.