Nanometer to Meter

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Result

1e-9

m

Conversion rate: 1 nm = 1e-9 m

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: meters = nanometer × 1e-9

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Nanometer Meter
0.001 nm 1e-12 m
0.01 nm 1e-11 m
0.1 nm 1e-10 m
1 nm 1e-9 m
10 nm 1e-8 m
100 nm 1e-7 m
1000 nm 0.000001 m

History

Nanometer (nm)

The nanometer, symbolized as nm, equals one billionth of a meter and is vital in nanotechnology, physics, and chemistry. It was first defined with the development of atomic-scale research in the 20th century. Nanometers are used to measure light wavelengths, semiconductor features, and molecules, playing a crucial role in electronics, optics, and biotechnology. The unit exemplifies the precision and scalability of the metric system, enabling scientists and engineers to explore dimensions at the atomic and molecular levels. Its adoption has revolutionized modern technology and scientific understanding.

Meter (m)

The meter, abbreviated as m, serves as the fundamental unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Initially established during the French Revolution in 1793, it was meant to represent one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, measured along the Paris meridian. This original measurement relied on geodetic surveys. In 1983, the definition was updated to use the speed of light: a meter is now the length that light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. This redefinition provides exceptional accuracy and consistency worldwide, making the meter essential in science, engineering, and daily life. While most countries rely on the meter, some, like the United States, continue to use imperial measurements for certain purposes.

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