nm to cm Online Converter – Nanometers to Centimeters

This online converter is designed to easily and accurately convert nanometers (nm) to centimeters (cm) and vice versa. It is an essential tool for those working with very small measurements, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, optics, and physics. The calculator automatically performs conversions in both directions, providing instant and reliable results.

How to Use the Calculator

To use the nanometers to centimeters converter, simply input a value in nanometers (nm) into the provided field. The equivalent value in centimeters (cm) will be displayed automatically in the output field. If you need to convert centimeters to nanometers, enter the value in centimeters, and the calculator will provide the corresponding value in nanometers.

Formula Used

The formula used for converting nanometers to centimeters is:

Centimeters (cm) = Nanometers (nm) × 1^e-7

For the reverse conversion, divide the value in centimeters by 1e-7 to get the value in nanometers.

Precalculated Values

Here are some commonly converted values for quick reference:

• 1 nm = 1e-7 cm (width of a DNA molecule)
• 100 nm = 1e-5 cm (approximate thickness of a virus)
• 1,000 nm = 0.0001 cm (size of a small bacterium)
• 10,000 nm = 0.001 cm (thickness of a human hair)
• 100,000 nm = 0.01 cm (thickness of a paper sheet)
• 1,000,000 nm = 0.1 cm (diameter of a small grain of sand)
• 10,000,000 nm = 1 cm (size of a small pebble)

History and Interesting Facts

The nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter (1e-9 meters). It is primarily used to measure things that are very small, such as molecules and the wavelengths of ultraviolet light. The centimeter, on the other hand, is a larger unit, equal to one hundredth of a meter (1e-2 meters), commonly used to measure everyday objects. The ability to convert between these two units is crucial in scientific fields that require precise measurements on both large and small scales.

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