Nanometers to Meters Converter
Type a value in nanometers to see it in meters as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 meter = 1,000,000,000 nanometers
- 700 ÷ 1,000,000,000 = 7e-7 m
| nm | m |
|---|---|
| 1 nm | 1e-9 m |
| 10 nm | 1e-8 m |
| 100 nm | 1e-7 m |
| 380 nm | 3.8e-7 m |
| 450 nm | 4.5e-7 m |
| 500 nm | 5e-7 m |
| 550 nm | 5.5e-7 m |
| 620 nm | 6.2e-7 m |
| 700 nm | 7e-7 m |
| 750 nm | 7.5e-7 m |
| 1,000 nm | 0.000001 m |
| 5,000 nm | 0.000005 m |
| 10,000 nm | 0.00001 m |
| 100,000 nm | 0.0001 m |
| 1,000,000,000 nm | 1 m |
| m | nm |
|---|---|
| 1e-9 m | 1 nm |
| 2e-9 m | 2 nm |
| 5e-9 m | 5 nm |
| 1e-8 m | 10 nm |
| 2e-8 m | 20 nm |
| 5e-8 m | 50 nm |
| 1e-7 m | 100 nm |
| 2e-7 m | 200 nm |
| 5e-7 m | 500 nm |
| 0.000001 m | 1,000 nm |
| 0.000002 m | 2,000 nm |
| 0.000005 m | 5,000 nm |
How to convert nanometers to meters
1 nanometer = 1e-9 meters. To convert nanometers to meters, divide by 1,000,000,000 (or multiply by 1e-9). A nanometer is one billionth of a meter (10⁻⁹ m). The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
Worked examples
- 500 nanometers = 5e-7 m (500 ÷ 1,000,000,000)
- 700 nanometers = 7e-7 m (700 ÷ 1,000,000,000)
- 1,000 nanometers = 0.000001 m (1,000 ÷ 1,000,000,000)
Where this conversion comes up
Nanometers are used for light wavelengths, chip features and molecules; meters for room sizes, building heights and running distances. Wavelengths of light are quoted in nanometers: visible light runs from about 380 nm (violet) to 750 nm (red), and a chip feature of 5 nm is 5 × 10⁻⁹ m. One nanometer is exactly one billionth of a meter.
Quick estimate
Divide by 1,000,000,000, or move the decimal point nine places to the left.
Common mistakes
- Multiplying instead of dividing. A meter is larger than a nanometer, so the number of meters must come out smaller: 500 nanometers = 5e-7 m.
Related length converters: mm to inches, inches to mm, inches to feet, feet to inches, meters to feet, feet to meters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert nanometers to meters?
Multiply the nanometers by 1e-9 (or divide by 1,000,000,000). For example, 700 nanometers is 7e-7 meters.
How many meters are in one nanometer?
One nanometer is 1e-9 meters. A nanometer is one billionth of a meter (10⁻⁹ m).
What is 1,000 nanometers in meters?
1,000 nanometers is 0.000001 meters.
Is there a quick way to estimate nanometers to meters?
Divide by 1,000,000,000, or move the decimal point nine places to the left.