Convert nanometer to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert nanometer [nm] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to nanometer.
How to Convert Nanometer to Centimeter
1 nm = 1e-07 cm
Example: convert 15 nm to cm:
15 nm = 15 × 1e-07 cm = 1.5e-06 cm
Nanometer to Centimeter Conversion Table
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Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.