Centimeter (cm) to Nanometer (nm) Conversion
Convert centimeter (cm) to nanometer (nm) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Centimeter (cm) = 0 Nanometer (nm)
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About Centimeter (cm) to Nanometer (nm) Conversion
Converting from Centimeter (cm) to Nanometer (nm) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between centimeter (cm) and nanometer (nm), providing instant results with high precision.
Centimeter (cm)
Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) in the metric system. It provides a practical scale for everyday measurements.
History: Introduced with the metric system in 1795, the centimeter was designed to bridge the gap between the meter (too large for small objects) and the millimeter (too small for casual use). Its definition inherits all revisions of the meter.
Current use: Widely used globally (except in the US) for measuring body height, clothing sizes, and household objects. Common in medical settings (e.g., tumor sizes) and engineering drawings.
Nanometer (nm)
Definition: A nanometer (symbol: nm) is one-billionth of a meter (0.000000001 m). It operates at the atomic and molecular scale, pivotal for nanotechnology and quantum physics.
History: Became relevant in the late 20th century with advances in electron microscopy and the rise of nanotechnology. The 1983 meter definition enabled its precise standardization.
Current use: Fundamental in chip fabrication (CPU node sizes, e.g., 7nm), DNA research (helix width ≈ 2nm), and optics (visible light wavelengths range 380–700nm).
Details
- From: Centimeter (cm)
- To: Nanometer (nm)
- Formula: 1 cm = 10000000.0000000000 nm
- Example: 25 cm = 249999999.9999999702 nm
Centimeter (cm) to Nanometer (nm) Conversion Table
| Centimeter (cm) | Nanometer (nm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 100000 |
| 0.1 | 1000000 |
| 1 | 10000000 |
| 2 | 20000000 |
| 3 | 29999999.999999996 |
| 5 | 50000000 |
| 10 | 100000000 |
| 20 | 200000000 |
| 50 | 499999999.99999994 |
| 100 | 999999999.9999999 |
| 1000 | 10000000000 |