Nanometer (nm) to Meter (m) Conversion
Convert nanometer (nm) to meter (m) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Nanometer (nm) = 0 Meter (m)
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About Nanometer (nm) to Meter (m) Conversion
Converting from Nanometer (nm) to Meter (m) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between nanometer (nm) and meter (m), providing instant results with high precision.
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).
Meter (m)
Definition: A meter, or metre (symbol: m), is the base unit of length and distance in the International System of Units (SI). The meter is defined as the distance traveled by light in 1/299,792,458 of a second. This definition was slightly modified in 2019 to reflect changes in the definition of the second.
History: Originally, in 1793, the meter was defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. This changed in 1889, when the International Prototype Metre was established as the length of a prototype meter bar (made of an alloy of 90% platinum and 10% iridium) measured at the melting point of ice. In 1960, the meter was redefined in terms of wavelengths of krypton-86. The current definition (based on the speed of light) was adopted in 1983.
Current use: As the SI unit of length, the meter is used worldwide in science, engineering, and daily life for measuring distance, height, and dimensions. The United States is a notable exception, still primarily using US customary units (feet, miles) for non-scientific applications.
Details
- From: Nanometer (nm)
- To: Meter (m)
- Formula: 1 nm = 0.0000000010 m
- Example: 25 nm = 0.0000000250 m
Nanometer (nm) to Meter (m) Conversion Table
| Nanometer (nm) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0 |
| 0.1 | 1e-10 |
| 1 | 1e-9 |
| 2 | 2e-9 |
| 3 | 3e-9 |
| 5 | 5e-9 |
| 10 | 1e-8 |
| 20 | 2e-8 |
| 50 | 5e-8 |
| 100 | 1e-7 |
| 1000 | 0.000001 |