How to Convert Nanometer Into Meter

The meter is a standard unit of measure.

The metric system allows for easy conversion between units of measure. The meter is the standard unit of distance measure in the metric system. A meter equals approximately 3.28 feet. A nanometer is a unit of measure used primarily in scientific calculations, equaling exactly one billionth of a meter. Converting from nanometers to meters requires a one-step operation.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil
• Paper
• Calculator
• Online Converter

Instructions

By Hand

1. Write down the number of nanometers you want to convert to meters.

2. Divide the number in Step 1 by one billion (1,000,000,000).

3. Change the units on the result of Step 2 to meters.

Online

1. Access an online unit conversion tool (see Resources).

2. Enter the number of nanometers into the "Nanometers" window.

3. Read the converter number of meters in the "Meters" window. This is your result in meters.

References

• MathLeague: Metric System
• Nanooze: Nanometers

Resources

• Metric-Conversion.net: Convert Nanometers to Meters