Convert nanometer to meter
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How to Convert Nanometer to Meter
Converting nanometer to meter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m = nm ÷ 1000000000Reverse conversion: Convert meter to nanometer
Comparison: Nanometer vs Meter
When to Use Each Unit
Nanometer: Standard in nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, atomic physics, and molecular biology.
Meter: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
Common Conversion Values
- 1000 nm = 1 μm
- 1,000,000,000 nm = 1 m
- 1 nm = 10 Å
- 0.1-100 nm = nanoparticle range
About Nanometer
Definition: The nanometer (symbol: nm) is one billionth of a meter, used for atomic and molecular scale measurements.
History: Became relevant with nanotechnology, electron microscopy, and atomic-scale science in the 20th century.
Current Use: Standard in nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, atomic physics, and molecular biology.
Examples: DNA width: 2.5 nm, virus size: 20-300 nm, semiconductor nodes: 3-14 nm, light wavelength: 380-750 nm
About Meter
Definition: The meter (symbol: m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from equator to North Pole. Redefined multiple times, with current definition adopted in 1983.
Current Use: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
Examples: Room dimensions: 3-5m, human height: 1.5-2m, door height: 2m, car length: 4-5m