Nanometers to Meters Converter
Convert nanometers (nm) to meters (m)
Result
1 × 10⁻⁹ m
Meters
1 nm = 1 × 10⁻⁹ m
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How to convert nanometers to meters
There are 1,00,00,00,000 nanometers in one meter, so divide the number of nanometers by 1,00,00,00,000.
m = nm ÷ 1,00,00,00,000
1 nm = 1 × 10⁻⁹ m · 1 m = 1,00,00,00,000 nm
Worked example
To convert 5 nanometers to meters: 5 nm ÷ 1,00,00,00,000 = 5 × 10⁻⁹ m.
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 meters (m)
The meter (metre) is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one nanometer?
One nanometer equals 1 × 10⁻⁹ meters.
How many nanometers are in one meter?
One meter equals 1,00,00,00,000 nanometers.
How do I convert nanometers to meters?
Use the formula m = nm ÷ 1,00,00,00,000. For example, 5 nm ÷ 1,00,00,00,000 = 5 × 10⁻⁹ m.