Nanometers to Centimeters Converter
Convert nanometers (nm) to centimeters (cm)
Result
1 × 10⁻⁷ cm
Centimeters
1 nm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ cm
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How to convert nanometers to centimeters
There are 1,00,00,000 nanometers in one centimeter, so divide the number of nanometers by 1,00,00,000.
cm = nm ÷ 1,00,00,000
1 nm = 1 × 10⁻⁷ cm · 1 cm = 1,00,00,000 nm
Worked example
To convert 5 nanometers to centimeters: 5 nm ÷ 1,00,00,000 = 5 × 10⁻⁷ cm.
About nanometers (nm)
A nanometer is one billionth of a metre. It is used for wavelengths of light and the size of molecules and computer chip features.
About centimeters (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a metre. It is the everyday unit for body height and small objects in most of the world.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one nanometer?
One nanometer equals 1 × 10⁻⁷ centimeters.
How many nanometers are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 1,00,00,000 nanometers.
How do I convert nanometers to centimeters?
Use the formula cm = nm ÷ 1,00,00,000. For example, 5 nm ÷ 1,00,00,000 = 5 × 10⁻⁷ cm.