Calculator
Accepts scientific notation (e.g.,
5.3e2).
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Shareable link will include current inputs and options.
Formula used
The conversion from nanometers to meters is linear:
m = nm × 10−9
1 nm = 1 × 10−9 mmstands for meters;nmstands for nanometers.- Multiply nanometers by
1e−9to get meters.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in nanometers; scientific notation is accepted.
- Choose the desired number of decimal places.
- Toggle scientific notation and separators for display preferences.
- Click Convert to compute, then Add to table if needed.
- Export the table as CSV or PDF for records or sharing.
Results table
| # | Input (nm) | Output (m) | Decimals | Display | Timestamp |
|---|
Example data table
| Nanometers (nm) | Meters (m) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1e-9 | One nanometer equals one billionth of a meter. |
| 50 | 5e-8 | Fifty nanometers equals 50 × 10−9 meters. |
| 1000 | 1e-6 | One thousand nanometers equals one micrometer. |
| 532 | 5.32e-7 | Green laser wavelength commonly around 532 nm. |
| 5.0e8 | 0.5 | Five hundred million nanometers equals half a meter. |
Nanometers to Meters Quick Reference
Selected values to quickly visualize the scale. Use the main calculator for any custom value.
| Nanometers (nm) | Meters (m) | Scientific notation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000000001 | 1 × 10−9 |
| 10 | 0.00000001 | 1 × 10−8 |
| 50 | 0.00000005 | 5 × 10−8 |
| 100 | 0.0000001 | 1 × 10−7 |
| 250 | 0.00000025 | 2.5 × 10−7 |
| 500 | 0.0000005 | 5 × 10−7 |
| 1,000 | 0.000001 | 1 × 10−6 |
| 10,000 | 0.00001 | 1 × 10−5 |
| 1,000,000 | 0.001 | 1 × 10−3 |
| 1,000,000,000 | 1 | 1 × 100 |
Real‑World Scale Examples
Approximate values to give intuition for the nanometer scale.
| Item / Phenomenon | Approx. size (nm) | In meters (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Single‑layer graphene thickness | 0.34 | 3.4 × 10−10 |
| DNA double helix diameter | 2 | 2 × 10−9 |
| Typical protein | 5 | 5 × 10−9 |
| Virus (e.g., adenovirus) | 100 | 1 × 10−7 |
| Bacterium width | 1,000 | 1 × 10−6 |
| Human hair diameter | 80,000 | 8 × 10−5 |
| Visible light (blue) wavelength | 450 | 4.5 × 10−7 |
| Visible light (red) wavelength | 700 | 7 × 10−7 |
Values are rounded and context‑dependent; use the calculator for exact conversions.
FAQs
A nanometer (nm) is one billionth of a meter (10−9 m), used to measure atomic and molecular scales, thin films, and wavelengths of light.
Multiply the nanometer value by 10−9. For example, 250 nm × 10−9 = 2.5 × 10−7 m.
Yes. You can input values like 5.32e2 and choose whether results display in standard or scientific notation.
Add each result to the table, then export everything as CSV or PDF using the provided buttons.
Yes. Use the Decimals field to set the number of digits after the decimal point for formatted output.